Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Holt Executive Recruitment; Maryland; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

On-site fitness facilities

Disability coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Holt Executive Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Manager of Technical Program Management to lead delivery of complex hardware and software satellite programmes. You will own integrated execution, overseeing development and productisation of satellite user terminals and antenna systems, coordinating across hardware, software, and systems engineering.

You will manage a team of Technical Programme Managers and drive collaboration with customers and external partners to meet technical, commercial,

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in project/programme management with hardware and software development exposure.
• 7+ years in a hardware/software development environment with strong systems‑level understanding.
• 7+ years in telecommunications or satellite systems experience.
• 5+ years delivering complex product development programmes from concept to production.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor teams and align delivery with business objectives; proficient tooling.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of programme delivery from concept to production and customer deployment.
• Lead and develop a team of Technical Programme Managers and provide direction.
• Develop integrated plans covering full product lifecycle and collaboration with engineering.
• Ensure delivery against schedules, budgets and quality requirements.
• Drive technical trade‑offs, monitor progress and resolve blockers.
• Coordinate cross‑functional delivery across hardware, software and systems engineering.
• Manage risks, dependencies, escalations and customer commitments.
• Coordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers for procurement and delivery.
• Organise kick‑offs, technical reviews, FATs and design reviews.
• Communicate risks and status with data‑driven reporting; engage with customers regularly.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Programme management

Systems engineering

Satellite communications

Product development lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related

Master's degree in CS/EE or related (desirable)

Herramientas

MS Project

SharePoint

Confluence

Jira

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manager of Technical Program Management to lead the delivery of complex hardware and software development programmes within the satellite communications industry.

This role will take ownership of integrated programme execution, overseeing the development and productisation of advanced satellite user terminals and antenna systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers and external development partners, you will ensure programmes are delivered against agreed technical, commercial, quality and schedule objectives.

You will combine strong technical understanding with proven programme leadership, managing a team of Technical Programme Managers while driving collaboration across hardware, software, systems engineering, manufacturing and testing functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership of programme delivery, ensuring products and capabilities are successfully delivered to customers and partners.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of Technical Programme Managers, providing direction, support and decision‑making.
• Work with engineering leaders to develop integrated project plans covering the full product lifecycle, from concept development through to mass production.
• Oversee programme execution, ensuring delivery against agreed schedules, budgets and quality requirements.
• Drive engineering activities, facilitate technical trade‑offs, monitor progress and resolve programme blockers.
• Coordinate cross‑functional deliverables across systems architecture, hardware and software engineering teams.
• Manage technical dependencies, programme risks, escalations and customer commitments.
• Coordinate with vendors, distributors and contract manufacturers to manage procurement activities and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams and external development partners to support integration and programme execution.
• Organise and lead programme kick‑offs, technical reviews, design reviews and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Communicate technical risks, issues and programme status through clear reporting and data‑driven updates.
• Engage regularly with internal and external customers to maintain alignment on development activities and delivery expectations.
• Produce and maintain management reports, dashboards and programme documentation.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet technical, functional, performance, regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Support in‑field testing and validation of satellite user terminal systems.
• Assist with customer‑related technical issues, including occasional travel to customer sites.
• Maintain programme documentation, including specifications, requirements, design packages and meeting records.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years' experience in project/programme management or functional management.
• At least seven years' experience within a hardware and software development environment, including five recent years with strong systems‑level technical understanding.
• Seven or more years' experience managing complex telecommunications or satellite communication systems.
• At least five years' experience managing complex product development programmes from concept through to production.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor teams while aligning delivery with wider business objectives.
• Strong technical understanding and the confidence to engage with and constructively challenge engineering teams.
• Experience across the full product development lifecycle, including integration, verification, qualification, industrialisation and production readiness.
• Experience using programme and schedule management tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, Confluence and Jira.

Desirable Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in aviation hardware or product development.
• Understanding of satellite communication theory.
• Experience with satellite communication terminals, DO-160, certification, integration and customer‑facing programme delivery.
• Background in antenna or RF design.
• Familiarity with phased array technologies and their implementation.
• Experience supporting satellite over‑the‑air communication field trials, including Alpha and Beta testing.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to assess engineering concepts, manage technical trade‑offs and identify opportunities for improvement.

Working Environment

• Office, engineering laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Some physical activity may be required, including handling equipment and test fixtures weighing up to 20lbs.
• Travel of up to 15%, depending on programme requirements and project phases.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance‑related bonus.
• Flexible paid time off and company holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer‑funded short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to on‑site fitness facilities.
• Complimentary refreshments and kitchen facilities.
• Regular team events, social activities and professional development sessions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established technical programme leader to take ownership of complex satellite communications development programmes, lead multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in bringing advanced hardware and software products from initial concept through to production and customer deployment.