Maritime Tech TPM: Lead Global Hardware-Software Programs

Quartermaster; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Global impact projects

Job summary

Quartermaster is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Program Manager to drive execution across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations for ruggedized sensing systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, track progress, manage risks, and deliver on milestones in alignment with company objectives.

You’ll serve as the connective tissue between engineering, operations, and leadership, ensuring timely delivery, robust documentation, and ongoing process improvement in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years in a technical program or hardware/embedded PM role.
• Experience managing multi-phase hardware/software programs.
• Familiar with agile, hybrid, and milestone-driven development.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; ability to engage exec audiences.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Gantt planning tools.
• Bonus: maritime, aerospace, defense, or field-deployed sensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of major product development programs.
• Define schedules, milestones, and critical paths across hardware and software.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with standups and milestone reviews.
• Identify dependencies, resources, and risks, escalating when needed.
• Maintain program docs including Gantt charts and dashboards.
• Support NPI and field rollout planning across supply chain, QA, and logistics.
• Act as primary contact for internal stakeholders on status and scope.
• Coordinate change management and ensure alignment across teams.
• Contribute to process improvements in tooling and collaboration.
• Ensure programs align with OKRs and strategic priorities.

Skills

Technical program management

Hardware/embedded systems

Agile/hybrid methodologies

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Gantt software

Job description

Quartermaster is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Program Manager to drive execution across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations for ruggedized sensing systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, track progress, manage risks, and deliver on milestones in alignment with company objectives.

You’ll serve as the connective tissue between engineering, operations, and leadership, ensuring timely delivery, robust documentation, and ongoing process improvement in a fast-paced,