Senior Technical Project Manager

Epirus; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stock options

401k match

Holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Office perks

Pet insurance

Job summary

Epirus, a defense technology company in the United States, seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead R&D projects from planning to first-article delivery. You will act as a servant leader for an interdisciplinary scrum team and serve as a bridge to marketing, sales, and operations.

You will own agile/hybrid project plans, identify risks, and ensure milestones are met while delivering high value to Epirus and its customers.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field required; PMP or CAPM preferred.
• 5+ years of PM experience in high-growth startups and aerospace.
• Experience deploying and integrating hardware and software systems.
• Experience with DoD projects and cross-functional reviews.
• Strong communication and collaboration across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects from planning to first-article delivery.
• Serve as Scrum Master and Product Owner for multiple efforts.
• Bridge ETO with marketing, sales, and operations stakeholders.
• Create and own agile/hybrid project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify risks and dependencies; resolve blockers proactively.
• Track feature delivery and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Agile / Scrum

Cross-functional

Communication

JIRA

MS Project

Education

B.S. in Engineering

PMP or CAPM

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

• This is an exciting role in an innovative, high-growth defense technology company
• Under an agile development framework, Technical Project Managers at Epirus serve as both scrum masters and product owners, leading research and development projects from initial planning through delivery of first-article solutions
• Epirus products are typically developed ahead of customer involvement and requirements, so engineers rely on product owners, usually a TPM and a Chief Engineer, to understand both short-term priorities and long-term value to the end customer, whom they represent during the R&D phase
• In this role, you will work closely with talented engineering and operations teams, reporting to the Manager of Technical Project Management within the Engineering and Technology Organization (ETO)
• Act as the bridge between ETO and other department stakeholders (e.g., marketing, sales, operations) for one or multiple efforts
• Ensure that teams are aligned on goals and timelines that enable Epirus to build the best products possible
• Create and own agile/hybrid project plans including schedules, budgets, and other artifacts
• Be a servant leader to an interdisciplinary and inter-functional scrum team to ensure the they deliver the highest value to Epirus and its customers
• Remove obstacles and find creative ways to do things better, faster, and more efficiently
• Track the delivery of technical features, ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met. Report progress to relevant stakeholders
• Identify potential risks, dependencies, and obstacles, and work proactively to resolve them before they impact the timeline or deliverables
• Drive company goals by both delivering on company promises while also foreseeing future opportunities and shaping technology products to be more effective

Benefits

• Health care coverage: Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, personalized flex accounts, and supplemental health plans
• Compensation: Stock options with full vesting, 6% 401k match, Annual dependent care support, Monthly electronics stipend
• Generous PTO: 19 paid holidays (including winter break), unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave to focus on what matters
• Mental health and wellness: Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, and unlimited mental health access - we’ve got you covered
• Office perks: Fuel your day with catered lunches, stocked kitchens, flexible hours, and casual dress
• Pet insurance: We’ve got your furry friends covered with our company pet insurance options

• Experience with building, leading, and developing small teams of engineers
• Prior experience building and managing project assets like schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field AND minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience, especially in high-growth startups and aerospace
• Experience with the deployment and integration of hardware and software systems
• Prior systems engineering or software integration experience
• Prior experience hosting and leading both technical and non-technical reviews with cross-functional audiences
• Previous experience using JIRA or other agile-enabling software platforms
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Smartsheet use
• Engineering or Operations leadership program graduate or related experience
• Previous work on DoD Projects
• Experience with design, development, and/or validation of PCBAs is a plus
• Superior communication skills
• Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization with limited resources
• Organized; comfortable setting and achieving goals in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• PMP or CAPM certification