Remote Technical Program Manager - Software & Agile

Karman, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible PTO

401k matching

Job summary

Karman is a fast-growing energy technology company leveraging distributed AI to accelerate the clean energy transition. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional software development initiatives, manage sprints, CI/CD, and code reviews, and align technical work with business goals.

The role is remote within the United States, requires strong SDLC and Agile experience, and will coordinate with engineering, product management, and operations to drive on-time delivery and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role in a technical environment or a combination of educational and professional experience commensurate with this level of professional experience
• Technical background or hands-on experience in software development or engineering
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate internal technical work for co-development and partner engagements
• Support the external partner interface alongside Customer Program Manager (CPM) coverage, while retaining ownership of technical coordination and internal tradeoffs
• Proven track record of managing compliance efforts and guiding initiatives to obtain security certifications such as IEC 62443
• Experience drive cross-cutting initiatives and distribution of related work across engineering work streams
• Comfortable asking detailed engineering questions and translating technical work into coordinated plans
• Technical depth sufficient to understand partner-facing integration questions and constraints
• Demonstrated ability to manage a technical partner integration where requirements were unclear or evolving
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Experience managing global hardware and software deployments
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and optimize program management processes to enhance cross-functional collaboration and delivery efficiency
• Develop and monitor project plans, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Develop and drive the adoption of agile best practices
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to define technical requirements, priorities, and resource allocation
• Manage risks related to code stability, feature creep, and version control
• Drive the adoption of tools and frameworks that improve project tracking, stakeholder communication, and overall program delivery
• Support the coordination and execution of complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion
• Track and report on key program metrics, such as delivery timelines, priority shifts, resource utilization, and risk mitigation efforts
• Facilitate communication and alignment across teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks, dependencies, and conflicts

Skills

Program management

Software development

Agile methodologies

Multitask management

Co-development coordination

Partner coordination

Security compliance IEC 62443

Cross-functional leadership

Technical inquiry

Partner integration

Unclear requirements handling

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Global deployments

PM tools

Travel willingness

Tools

Jira

Trello

Microsoft Project

Job description

Karman is a fast-growing energy technology company leveraging distributed AI to accelerate the clean energy transition. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional software development initiatives, manage sprints, CI/CD, and code reviews, and align technical work with business goals.

The role is remote within the United States, requires strong SDLC and Agile experience, and will coordinate with engineering, product management, and operations to drive on-time delivery and