Technical Program Manager 4

Monarch Quantum, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer‑

4% employer matching

20 paid time off (PTO) days per year

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday

Job summary

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager 4 to lead critical development programs in a fast‑paced startup environment in San Diego.

You will oversee execution from inception to delivery, coordinating across engineering, finance, supply chain, and leadership to keep programs on track and within budget. The role requires a degree in engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience, with hands‑on expertise in systems engineering, optics, and product development lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a startup or technology company.
• Experience leading the execution of development programs with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide the execution of assigned program from initiation through delivery, tracking scope, schedule, and margins.
• Prepare program status updates, dashboards, and briefings for stakeholders.
• Coordinate between engineering teams, customers, finance, supply chain, and leadership to enable predictable execution.
• Identify risks and issues and monitor mitigation with leadership support.
• Track labor and material costs and maintain an integrated master schedule.
• Support contract negotiations and customer communications, documenting requirements and follow‑ups.

Skills

Program management

Systems engineering

Test engineering

Optics

Quality engineering

Product lifecycle

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Technical Program Manager 4. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role for a self‑starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement best practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Guide the execution of assigned program from initiation through delivery, with responsibility for tracking scope, schedule, and financial margins.
• Prepare program status updates, dashboards, and briefings for stakeholders.
• Manage predictable execution by acting as a link between cross‑functional engineering teams, customers, finance, supply chain, and leadership.
• Help identify program risks and issues and monitor mitigation efforts with support and guidance from the leadership team.
• Track labor and material costs incurred to date and assist in maintaining a predictable integrated master schedule.
• Support contract negotiations and customer communications by coordinating meetings, documenting requirements, and ensuring follow‑up on action items.
• Responsible for tracking all customer, internal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate successfully with team members across the organization in a way that fosters trust, recognizes and celebrates others, and reinforces the company values.

• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years or more of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education); ideally within a startup or technology company.

Skills

• Proven record of successfully leading the execution of a development program.
• Working knowledge in the following technical areas outside of program management: systems engineering, test engineering, optics, quality engineering, system integration and product development lifecycle.

Startup Mindset

• You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
• You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $145,000-$195,000.

As a full‑time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
• 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
• 13 paid company holidays
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.