Technical Program Manager, Commercial

Quindar; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

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 from proposal through deployment. You will bridge Agile software practices with structured program delivery, balancing customer needs, technical execution, and business outcomes.

This role thrives in a fast-paced startup-like environment and requires strong stakeholder management and a passion for complex mission operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing complex software/aerospace programs for commercial customers.
• Experience in space systems, ground software, or mission operations preferred.
• Fluency in Agile and Waterfall; able to adapt to hybrid execution environments.
• Strong relationship and communication skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with ability to identify risks, gaps, and dependencies early.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of commercial customer programs and partnerships, ensuring scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholder alignment.
• Interface with customers translating requirements into executable plans and milestones.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams; run stand-ups and reviews.
• Lead regular customer syncs, technical deep dives, and program reviews.
• Develop and maintain program plans, performance reports, and customer briefings; document decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales/BD to scope opportunities and refine delivery models.

Skills

Program management

Agile & Waterfall

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk & dependency management

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional execution for commercial space and aerospace customers - from proposal through deployment. You’ll work closely with product, engineering, and business development teams, as well as external customer stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of complex mission operations and ground software solutions. You will bridge the worlds of Agile software development and structured program delivery, balancing customer needs, technical execution, and business outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and can blend the structure and rigor of program management with the flexibility and creativity of a startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Execution: Own delivery of commercial customer programs and partnerships, ensuring scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholder alignment across multiple accounts. Lead planning, execution, and performance tracking to achieve contractual and customer success objectives.

• Customer Program Management: Serve as the primary interface for commercial customers, translating technical requirements into executable plans. Manage milestones, deliverables, and dependencies while ensuring transparency and consistent communication.

• Cross-functional Leadership: Drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams. Facilitate internal stand-ups, milestone reviews, and retrospectives to maintain momentum and resolve blockers quickly.

• Customer Engagement: Act as the day-to-day liaison with customer program and technical leads. Lead regular syncs, technical deep dives, and program reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for expansion.

• Documentation: Develop and manage deliverables such as program plans, performance reports, integration documentation, and customer-facing briefings. Maintain clear records of scope, decisions, and change requests.

• Support Business Growth: Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to scope new opportunities, shape proposals, and refine delivery models. Partner with engineering and product to define technical approaches and execution strategies for new and existing customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing complex software, aerospace, or cloud-based programs for commercial customers (Program Manager, Technical PM, or equivalent).

• Experience in space systems, ground software, or mission operations preferred.

• Comfortable working with engineering and product teams to translate requirements into technical delivery plans.

• 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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Why you'll love working at Quindar

• We work in a cutting edge industry and you will get the opportunity to be part of a small team with a large direct impact on the success of our customers’ space missions!

• We take work life balance very seriously. We require employees to take 15 days off but provide unlimited PTO and follow most US federal government holidays.

• Mental health is just as important as physical so we provide quarterly health & wellness benefits.

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family with 100% coverage for employees.

• We encourage employees to save for retirement and provide 4% 401(k) matching.

• Each year we have a 4-day company offsite. Previous locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Diego, Bozeman, and New York City.

• Our culture and company is evolving. You will be key in creating the next major or minor version!