Maritime Tech TPM - Hardware/Software Program Lead

Quartermaster AI; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartermaster AI is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Program Manager to drive execution across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations teams. You’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary programs to ensure ruggedized sensing systems are delivered on time and to spec, bridging technical work and strategic milestones.

This high-visibility role requires proactive risk management, clear communication, and a passion for translating complex technical work into executive-ready updates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical program or project management role within hardware, robotics, or embedded systems.
• Experience managing complex, multi-phase programs with hardware/software integration.
• Strong familiarity with agile, hybrid, and milestone-driven development methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; ability to translate between technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Gantt software.

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 clear, 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.
• Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on program status, scope, and decision timelines.
• Coordinate change management, ensuring that scope or requirement shifts are clearly communicated and integrated across teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of program processes, tooling, and collaboration practices.
• Help ensure programs align with company OKRs and strategic priorities.

Skills

Technical program management

Hardware integration

Embedded systems

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Gantt software

Job description

Quartermaster AI is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Program Manager to drive execution across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations teams. You’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary programs to ensure ruggedized sensing systems are delivered on time and to spec, bridging technical work and strategic milestones.

This high-visibility role requires proactive risk management, clear communication, and a passion for translating complex technical work into executive-ready updates.