Innovation Program Manager, Academia-Student Prototyping

Tatitlek Technologies, Inc (TTI)

Mountain View (CA)

On-site

USD 165,000 - 172,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation in Mountain View, CA seeks a Program Manager for Innovation with Academia focused on Student Prototyping. You will lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of student prototyping initiatives, coordinating across government, academia, industry, and contractors to deliver rapid, early-stage prototypes that address mission needs.

The role emphasizes strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership to drive deliverables, milestones,

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in program management in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Program Management, Public Administration, Engineering or National Security Studies.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs from planning through execution, managing priorities and risks.
Ability to translate strategic direction into executable plans and drive continuous improvement.
Experience working with or within higher education institutions is valuable.
Ability to engage government, academic, and industry stakeholders across cultures and incentives.
Familiarity with national security, defense innovation, university research, or prototyping ecosystems is valued.
Strong written and verbal communication and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of assigned IWA student prototyping program(s).
Translate government direction and program objectives into executable plans, milestones, and operating rhythms.
Ensure delivery of program requirements, milestones, deliverables, and outcomes.
Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Establish, track, and report KPIs and program metrics.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and participant experience.
Oversee program budgets and ensure compliance with requirements.
Coordinate across programs and stakeholders for integrated execution.
Prepare executive-level briefings and program reporting for government leadership.
Develop and maintain program documentation and procedures.
Occasional travel to support activities and engagements.