Technical Program Manager - Space & Mission Ops

Quindar; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

15 days off + unlimited PTO policy

Health insurance for you and family

4% 401(k) matching

Annual 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 collaborate with product, engineering, and business development to deliver complex mission operations and ground software solutions.

The role blends Agile software development with structured program delivery, balancing customer needs with technical execution and business outcomes in a dynamic startup-like environment.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Program management

Space systems experience

Requirements translation

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder communication

Risk & dependency management

Dual-use environment

Job description

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 deliver complex mission operations and ground software solutions.

The role blends Agile software development with structured program delivery, balancing customer needs with technical execution and business outcomes in a dynamic startup-like environment.