Senior Program Manager

Overland AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range of $130K to $180K

Equity compensation

Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

A technology firm in defense is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Seattle to oversee customer-facing programs and ensure high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and effective communication, institutionalizing program governance and managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Program Manager.
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously.
• Develop monthly program financial reports and forecast models.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering

Job description

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is powering ground operations for modern defense and national security adjacent industries. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field‑test forward ethos, to deliver unmatched capabilities for logistics, reconnaissance, counter UAS, communications extension, and more. Hazardous missions in austere and electronically denied environments demand that these capabilities are reliable and resilient. Overland AI’s autonomy kit and OverDrive autonomy stack enable uncrewed ground vehicles to navigate off‑road with no GPS, all without direct operator control, to significantly reduce the risk to human life. Overland AI is developing these capabilities and putting them into the hands of unit commanders today.

The U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) jointly awarded the company an $18.6 million contract to develop autonomy software for the Army's Ground Vehicle Autonomous Pathways program. Overland AI also supports a range of other programs in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. The company is also gaining traction in the private sector. Overland AI has secured funding from 8VC, Point72 Ventures, Shasta VC, Overmatch VC, Ascend VC, and others.

Who you are:

We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious, detail‑oriented professional to join our program management team. You will focus on enabling high‑quality, effective delivery across existing and upcoming customer‑facing programs. In this role, you will help define and execute strategic priorities related to program success and work across the entire team to ensure that company‑level goals are achieved. You will work hand‑in‑hand with our engineering and product teams on a generational opportunity to build a critical capability, and the business to deliver it, during an urgent time.

What you’ll do:

• Own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Establish and lead effective program governance (e.g., stakeholder communication, update rhythms, customer engagements, milestone management, program measurement).
  • Ensure that programs are performed on time and on budget.
  • Develop enduring relationships with external and internal program stakeholders; be the face of Overland AI in external meetings and onsite with customers.
  • Coordinate and create documents in support of the program (e.g., charters, design reviews, project plans).
  • Work cross‑functionally with engineering teams to deliver technical content.
  • Develop monthly program financial reports and forecast models.
• Influence the company’s strategy and growth.
  • Work cross‑functionally to develop statements of work and support proposal development.
  • Define and execute growth strategies for current and follow‐on contracts.
  • Support the product roadmap by being the voice of the customer and advocating for their needs and requirements.
  • Align programmatic objectives with other company initiatives to maximize overall engineering contributions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, an Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience as a Program Manager.
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline.
• 5 years of operational US military experience.
• 2 years of experience fielding software or hardware products to real operating environments in deep‑tech, defense, or high‑growth start‑up domains.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver successful outcomes on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced operating environment.
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them.
• Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence cross‑functionally.
• Familiarity with large‑scale DoD procurement programs and contract deliverables execution.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with ground autonomy systems.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $130K to $180K annually.
• Equity compensation.
• Best‑in‑class healthcare, dental and vision plans.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Parental leave.

Location:

This position is located in Seattle, WA. Some travel expected (25‑30%).

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

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