Senior Software TPM: Cross-Functional Launch Leader

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space seeks a Technical Project Manager to drive cross-functional planning and execution for software programs, collaborating with software, hardware, science, and product teams from concept to launch in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment.

The role focuses on schedules, risk management, resource planning, and clear stakeholder communication, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site presence in San Jose, CA three days a week.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing or coordinating software development projects.
• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer or similar technical role.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of software development methods, tools, and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional planning, scheduling, and risk management across multiple teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with a bias toward clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Roadmapping: Define objectives, scope, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders.
• Scheduling & Execution Management: Build and maintain project timelines, track dependencies, monitor progress, and adjust plans as priorities shift.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early, coordinate mitigation plans, surface blockers, and drive timely resolution.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across software, hardware, science, and product teams, ensuring aligned deliverables and clear handoffs.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide concise, actionable updates to stakeholders and leadership on progress, changes, risks, and decisions.
• Process & Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in workflows, propose improvements, and help implement better practices and tools.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Assist in forecasting resource needs, tracking capacity, and supporting prioritization and staffing decisions.
• Release Planning & Readiness: Coordinate software releases, track readiness criteria, and communicate expectations to impacted teams.

Skills

Software development knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling & planning

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS or MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Muon Space seeks a Technical Project Manager to drive cross-functional planning and execution for software programs, collaborating with software, hardware, science, and product teams from concept to launch in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment.

The role focuses on schedules, risk management, resource planning, and clear stakeholder communication, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site presence in San Jose, CA three days a week.