Technical Program Manager, Commercial

Quindar; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Company offsite (4 days)

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 collaborate with product, engineering, and business development to ensure successful delivery of complex mission operations and ground software solutions.

You will merge Agile and structured program delivery, balancing customer needs with technical execution and business outcomes in a fast-moving startup environment.

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 translating requirements into executable plans and delivery activities.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of commercial customer programs and partnerships, managing scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholders.
• Translate technical requirements into executable plans and manage milestones and dependencies.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams; lead reviews and retrospectives.
• Serve as day-to-day liaison with customer program and technical leads; conduct regular syncs.
• Develop and maintain program plans, performance reports, and customer-facing briefings.
• Collaborate with Sales/Business Development to scope new opportunities and refine delivery models.

Skills

Program management

Agile

Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer engagement

Documentation

Job description

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!

Compensation Range: $150K - $175K