{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b173d15faac8aba23e310026","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b173d15faac8aba23e310026","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b173d15faac8aba23e310026","title":"Staff Technical Program Manager","description":"What we're buildingThe marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We're now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we're extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers itWho we're looking forAs Arc's Staff Technical Program Manager for Commercial, you will own commercial programs from award through delivery, starting with a $160M contract to deliver a fleet of electric tugboats. That means owning schedule, scope, and risk for commercial programs from design through production and delivery; contributing delivery and performance inputs to proposals led by our Proposal Specialist; owning the working relationship with our shipyard and build partners; and running the operating cadence that turns customer commitments into delivered vessels.We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquartersWhat You'll DoOwning schedule, scope, and risk for commercial powertrain programs from design through production and delivery, starting with the electric tug programPartnering with commercial sales leaders to translate won deals into structured, executable programsContributing delivery and performance inputs to bids, supplying the Proposal Specialist with schedule, risk, and execution content on their timelinePressure-testing delivery feasibility and timelines once an opportunity reaches technical qualification, and coordinating the cross-functional engagement that turns an agreed scope into a buildable plan, ensuring commitments made in the deal are captured, resourced, and deliveredOwning the working relationship with shipyards and build partners and interfacing with Engineering and Supply Chain to align build plans, long-lead items, and production readiness with customer commitmentsRunning the internal operating cadence for new deals and active programs, including program kickoffs (post-award, with the customer), milestone reviews, risk registers, change control, and executive updates Synthesizing feedback from new deals and active programs to inform product roadmap, pricing, and commercial playbooksBuilding the program-management processes and tooling that Arc's Commercial business will scale onTravel to partner companies (shipyards, operators) to coordinate design and build activities. Minimum Qualifications7+ years of experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary hardware programsBackground in marine/shipbuilding, EV/battery, aerospace, defense, or hardware technology program managementProficiency with program planning at depth: building complex schedules, mapping interdependencies, and running risk and change managementExperience working across the sales-to-execution boundary, contributing to proposals and then delivering on the commitments made in themAbility to communicate and persuade across engineering, manufacturing, sales, executives, and customersExperience owning a vendor or build-partner relationship directly This position requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR (22 CFR120.62) — i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (asylee or refugee).Bonus QualificationsFamiliarity with government contracting (milestone-based deliverables, FAR/DFARS, ITAR handling)Experience in marine classification processes (e.g., ABS) or high-voltage/battery systemsExperience standing up program-management processes in a scaling organizationComfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable paceEnthusiasm for boating and the waterAt Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You're always welcome to reach out even if you don't meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.What we offerThe base salary for this role is $175,000 annually.Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and visionParental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parentsGenerous time off — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenureIncome protection — Life and disability insurance for all employeesRetirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) accessWater fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you chooseProfessional development — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safeCaptain training — Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and familyOffice perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsiteRelocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.Our valuesWe move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:Ownership over both your work and the company's successEmpathy for colleagues and for customersHumility in problem solving and collaborationPragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we'd be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.","company":"Arc","rawCompany":"arc","city":"Industry","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T09:15:38.510Z","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":"336611","title":"Ship Building and Repairing","slug":"ship-building-and-repairing"},{"code":"336612","title":"Boat Building","slug":"boat-building"},{"code":"336992","title":"Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing","slug":"military-armored-vehicle-tank-and-tank-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff Technical Program Manager","description":"What we're buildingThe marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We're now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we're extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers itWho we're looking forAs Arc's Staff Technical Program Manager for Commercial, you will own commercial programs from award through delivery, starting with a $160M contract to deliver a fleet of electric tugboats. That means owning schedule, scope, and risk for commercial programs from design through production and delivery; contributing delivery and performance inputs to proposals led by our Proposal Specialist; owning the working relationship with our shipyard and build partners; and running the operating cadence that turns customer commitments into delivered vessels.We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquartersWhat You'll DoOwning schedule, scope, and risk for commercial powertrain programs from design through production and delivery, starting with the electric tug programPartnering with commercial sales leaders to translate won deals into structured, executable programsContributing delivery and performance inputs to bids, supplying the Proposal Specialist with schedule, risk, and execution content on their timelinePressure-testing delivery feasibility and timelines once an opportunity reaches technical qualification, and coordinating the cross-functional engagement that turns an agreed scope into a buildable plan, ensuring commitments made in the deal are captured, resourced, and deliveredOwning the working relationship with shipyards and build partners and interfacing with Engineering and Supply Chain to align build plans, long-lead items, and production readiness with customer commitmentsRunning the internal operating cadence for new deals and active programs, including program kickoffs (post-award, with the customer), milestone reviews, risk registers, change control, and executive updates Synthesizing feedback from new deals and active programs to inform product roadmap, pricing, and commercial playbooksBuilding the program-management processes and tooling that Arc's Commercial business will scale onTravel to partner companies (shipyards, operators) to coordinate design and build activities. Minimum Qualifications7+ years of experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary hardware programsBackground in marine/shipbuilding, EV/battery, aerospace, defense, or hardware technology program managementProficiency with program planning at depth: building complex schedules, mapping interdependencies, and running risk and change managementExperience working across the sales-to-execution boundary, contributing to proposals and then delivering on the commitments made in themAbility to communicate and persuade across engineering, manufacturing, sales, executives, and customersExperience owning a vendor or build-partner relationship directly This position requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR (22 CFR120.62) — i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (asylee or refugee).Bonus QualificationsFamiliarity with government contracting (milestone-based deliverables, FAR/DFARS, ITAR handling)Experience in marine classification processes (e.g., ABS) or high-voltage/battery systemsExperience standing up program-management processes in a scaling organizationComfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable paceEnthusiasm for boating and the waterAt Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You're always welcome to reach out even if you don't meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.What we offerThe base salary for this role is $175,000 annually.Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and visionParental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parentsGenerous time off — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenureIncome protection — Life and disability insurance for all employeesRetirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) accessWater fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you chooseProfessional development — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safeCaptain training — Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and familyOffice perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsiteRelocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.Our valuesWe move with urgency and build with care. 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