{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"413b706f0f8aaa2b5b151343","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/413b706f0f8aaa2b5b151343","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/413b706f0f8aaa2b5b151343","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"To drive our growth strategy in the dynamic market of autonomous robotic systems in defense we're looking for a Technical Program Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of customer program deliverables to include hardware, software, and all product demonstrations. In this position you will have a significant contribution to the growth of the company. You will manage a portfolio of projects and will be accountable for delivering customer projects on-time, in-cost and to full customer satisfaction. This requires a holistic approach to project management covering all major disciplines tailored to the respective project sizes. In this role you will be customer facing and lead internal, cross-organizational project teams.\r\nResponsibilities and Duties\r\nManage a portfolio of medium to large customer programs focused on autonomous robotic systems, from contract award through delivery and sustainment.\r\nLead cross-functional teams across engineering, integration, manufacturing, and testing to deliver complex HW/SW systems on time and within budget.\r\nDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers using agile and traditional PM methodologies.\r\nCoordinate with internal teams, OEM partners, and customers to align program goals, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes.\r\nOversee program financials including cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of financial performance.\r\nSupport proposal responses to customer RFIs and RFPs, ensuring technical accuracy, strategic alignment, and competitive positioning.\r\nEnsure compliance with defense and aerospace standards, including export controls and cybersecurity requirements.\r\nDrive continuous improvement and contribute to the product and technology roadmap with feedback from program execution.\r\nSupport logistics planning for hardware deliveries, field trials, and system deployments.\r\nQualifications and Skills\r\nMSc, MEng or MBA with strong technical background in autonomous robotic systems.\r\n5+ years experience in defense, aerospace or related industries.\r\nExperience and/or willing to work in a startup environment.\r\nExperience in managing portfolios of medium to large sized projects consisting of solution engineering, HW-/SW delivery, customization and integration content.\r\nCompetence in methodologies and tools for (agile) project planning and scheduling contract- and risk management.\r\nExperience in RFI / RFP processes and respective customer offers and proposals.\r\nStrong leadership and communication skills.\r\nStrongly customer orientated and performance driven.\r\nBenefits\r\nFlexible working hours.\r\nStock Options.\r\nUnlimited PTO.\r\nHealth Insurance (includes dental & vision).\r\nMedical flex spending.\r\nLife Insurance.\r\nRetirement Plan – 401k.\r\nEnhanced maternity & paternity leave.\r\nLearning and development opportunities.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Auterion","rawCompany":"auterion","city":"Arlington","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-28T01:08:39.104Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"To drive our growth strategy in the dynamic market of autonomous robotic systems in defense we're looking for a Technical Program Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of customer program deliverables to include hardware, software, and all product demonstrations. 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