Maritime Sensing Tech Program Manager — Flexible Hours

quartermaster; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartermaster is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive execution across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations programs. You will coordinate efforts to ensure ruggedized sensing systems are delivered on time, on spec, and ready for deployment.

You will serve as the connective tissue between engineers and executives, tracking progress, identifying risks, and enabling decision-making at all levels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical program or project management role within hardware, robotics, or embedded systems.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase programs with hardware/software integration.
• Strong familiarity with agile, hybrid, and milestone-driven development methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, translating between technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of major product development programs from concept through production and deployment.
• Define program schedules, milestones, and critical paths across hardware, software, and manufacturing tracks.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by running standups, sprint planning, and milestone reviews with engineering and ops teams.
• Identify dependencies, resource needs, and execution risks—proactively escalating and driving resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date program documentation including Gantt charts, issue trackers, and progress dashboards.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and field rollout planning, ensuring readiness across supply chain, QA, and logistics.
• Coordinate change management, ensuring scope or requirements shifts are clearly communicated and integrated.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of program processes, tooling, and collaboration practices.
• Help ensure programs align with company OKRs and strategic priorities.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Gantt software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

Gantt software

Job description

Quartermaster is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive execution across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations programs. You will coordinate efforts to ensure ruggedized sensing systems are delivered on time, on spec, and ready for deployment.

You will serve as the connective tissue between engineers and executives, tracking progress, identifying risks, and enabling decision-making at all levels.