Technical Program Manager

VTI Aerospace; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

VTI Aerospace, a leader in AI-powered aviation tech, seeks a Technical Program Manager to translate company strategy into coordinated execution across engineering teams. You will work closely with the CTO to plan, prioritize, and track initiatives, ensuring dependencies are managed and projects deliver on schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in technical program management, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive cross-team collaboration in fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical program management, project leadership, or engineering management.
• Experience coordinating complex engineering initiatives across multiple teams.
• Strong ability to translate high-level strategy into structured execution plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CTO to plan, prioritize, and manage execution of engineering initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into coordinated engineering plans and sprint-level execution.
• Track dependencies across teams and ensure work streams stay aligned.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, resources, or dependencies.
• Support sprint planning and ensure engineering work is well-defined and prioritized.
• Maintain visibility into project status and progress across initiatives.
• Align resources with company priorities and improve planning processes and tools.
• Coordinate across software, ML, infrastructure, and flight operations teams.
• Ensure engineering execution aligns with company goals.

Skills

Technical program mgmt

Cross-team coordination

Strategic planning

Excellent communication

Job description

About VTI Aerospace

VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions

The Role

As a Technical Program Manager, you will help translate company strategy into coordinated execution across the engineering organization. Working closely with the CTO, you will help plan, prioritize, and track engineering initiatives to ensure teams are aligned, dependencies are managed, and projects deliver on schedule. You will collaborate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams to coordinate complex technical work and ensure resources are allocated effectively. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast-moving engineering environments, coordinating cross-team initiatives, and helping technical teams execute efficiently at scale.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the CTO to plan, prioritize, and manage execution of engineering initiatives
• Translate strategic objectives into coordinated engineering plans and sprint-level execution
• Track dependencies across teams and ensure work streams remain aligned
• Identify risks related to timelines, resource allocation, or technical dependencies and proactively propose mitigation strategies
• Support sprint planning and help ensure engineering work is clearly defined and prioritized
• Track progress across engineering initiatives and maintain visibility into project status
• Work with engineering leads to ensure resources are aligned with company priorities
• Improve processes and tools that support planning, execution, and cross-team collaboration
• Coordinate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams
• Help maintain alignment between engineering execution and company goals

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, technical project management, or engineering leadership
• Experience coordinating complex engineering initiatives across multiple teams
• Strong ability to translate high-level strategy into structured execution plans
• Experience working with software engineering organizations and technical systems
• Experience managing dependencies, risks, and timelines across technical projects
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work closely with both technical teams and leadership
• Experience supporting agile development processes and sprint planning

Bonus Points

• Experience working with machine learning or AI systems
• Experience supporting infrastructure or platform engineering teams
• Experience in aviation, robotics, or autonomy systems
• Experience building processes in early-stage or rapidly growing companies
• Technical background in software engineering or data systems

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace. Small team with significant impact on company direction. Collaborative and innovative environment. Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth and leadership.

Location

Work arrangement: On-site

Primary location: Seattle or Bozeman

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: DOE

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan or 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

VTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply