Technical Program Manager

Demonstrated experience driving complex hardware development programs from concept to production, ideally in aerospace, robotics, or a highly regulated environment.
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles.
Proficiency with project management software (Asana) and G Suite.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization.
Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without direct authority.
Superior problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
High level of organizational skill and attention to detail.
Proactive, self-starter with a strong bias for action.
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.

Lead daily stand-ups and weekly program reviews, ensuring clear action items and accountability.
Proactively identify and resolve technical blockers and cross-functional dependencies.
Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to internal teams and leadership.
Develop, track, and update detailed program schedules and resource plans, including managing staff and budget.
Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making between engineering teams and external partners.
Orchestrate intricate technical interdependencies across engineering disciplines and external partners, ensuring seamless progress and proactive problem resolution.
Manage issue tracking for projects.
Oversee contract management, including writing and negotiation.
Define and track project milestones.
Directly contribute to Skyways’ mission by ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of our autonomous aircraft, accelerating our path to mass production and global deployment for critical military and commercial logistics.