Senior TPM, Commercial Space Programs

Quindar; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive health insurance

4% 401(k) matching

Company offsite

Job summary

Quindar is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution for commercial space and aerospace customers. You will bridge Agile software development with structured program delivery, coordinating product, engineering, and business teams to ensure successful mission operations and ground software deployment.

You will own planning, execution, and delivery across multiple accounts, engaging external stakeholders and translating requirements into executable plans while driving

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing complex software, aerospace, or cloud-based programs for commercial customers.
• Experience in space systems, ground software, or mission operations preferred.
• Fluency in Agile and Waterfall frameworks; capable of adapting to hybrid execution environments.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills; proven success engaging directly with technical and business stakeholders.
• Highly inquisitive and detail-oriented; able to identify risks, gaps, and dependencies early and drive them to closure.
• Excited to work in a fast-moving, dual-use technology environment with both commercial and government-adjacent customers.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of commercial customer programs and partnerships, ensuring scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholder alignment across multiple accounts.
• Serve as the primary interface for commercial customers, translating technical requirements into executable plans.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams; facilitate stand-ups and reviews.
• Lead regular syncs and program reviews with customer leads; ensure satisfaction and identify expansion opportunities.
• Develop and manage deliverables such as program plans and performance reports; maintain records of scope and decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to scope new opportunities and refine delivery models.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Hybrid execution

Agile & Waterfall

Job description

Quindar is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution for commercial space and aerospace customers. You will bridge Agile software development with structured program delivery, coordinating product, engineering, and business teams to ensure successful mission operations and ground software deployment.

You will own planning, execution, and delivery across multiple accounts, engaging external stakeholders and translating requirements into executable plans while driving