Hybrid Tech TPM: Cross‑Functional Software & Hardware

ArcTern Ventures; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Unlimited sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive cross-functional planning and execution for software programs, coordinating with engineering, hardware, science and product teams from concept through launch.

The role emphasizes schedules, risk management, and clear communication across stakeholders, with a hybrid on-site requirement in San Jose, CA three days per week.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience as a software engineer or in a similar technical role.
• 3–5+ years of experience managing or coordinating software development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and optimize software project management processes.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of software development methods, tools, and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional planning, scheduling, and risk management across multiple teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with a bias toward clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Roadmapping: Define objectives, scope, milestones, and success criteria with engineering and product stakeholders.
• Scheduling & Execution Management: Build and maintain project timelines, track dependencies, monitor progress, and adjust plans as priorities shift.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early, coordinate mitigation plans, surface blockers, and drive timely resolution.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across software, hardware, science, and product teams, ensuring aligned deliverables and clear handoffs.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide concise, actionable updates to stakeholders and leadership on progress, changes, risks, and decisions.
• Process & Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in workflows, propose improvements, and help implement better practices and tools.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Assist in forecasting resource needs, tracking capacity, and supporting prioritization and staffing decisions.
• Release Planning & Readiness: Coordinate software releases, track readiness criteria, and communicate expectations to impacted teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Resource planning

Release planning

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive cross-functional planning and execution for software programs, coordinating with engineering, hardware, science and product teams from concept through launch.

The role emphasizes schedules, risk management, and clear communication across stakeholders, with a hybrid on-site requirement in San Jose, CA three days per week.