Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Defense

Palantir Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 93,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off based on need

401(k) plan enrollment

Job summary

Palantir Technologies is looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) focused on the defense product vertical in Washington, DC. The role entails optimizing development processes, tracking projects, and collaborating with engineering teams to remove roadblocks and enhance product quality.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing software projects and possess a relevant technical degree. Compensation includes a salary range of $93,000 - $160,000, along with generous benefits and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project/program management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex software development projects.
• Ability to engage in technical discussion.

Responsibilities

• Drive key product deliverables through the software development cycle.
• Synthesize technical goals from product vision.
• Resolve project-related issues proactively.

Skills

Project/program management experience

Technical discussion engagement

Strong relationship-building skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant technical degree or experience in a software-related field

Job description

Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Defense Product

Palantir’s defense product vertical builds mission‑critical products for the modern warfighter, providing a complete ecosystem where customers can securely integrate and visualize their data and build sophisticated, full‑fledged programs such as common operating pictures, alert‑triaging inboxes, and resource allocation planning tools driven by rich‑ML models.

As a TPM focused on our defense product offering, you will be the engine behind Palantir’s engineering teams. You partner with developers to optimize our development process and ensure we’re shipping high‑quality products every day. You track and stabilize projects, remove roadblocks, and anticipate stakeholder needs to free up our engineers to focus on technical problems.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with Palantir software engineers, product managers, quality engineers, and designers to drive key product deliverables through the entire software development cycle.
• Synthesize concrete technical goals from product vision, mapping global product strategy to granular team tasks and issues. Triage requests from the field to create maximum focus for the team.
• Maintain a comprehensive view of all project‑related activities, pre‑empting and resolving any issues that may divert projects off‑course.
• Enhance cross‑team collaboration by aligning technical experts around shared objectives and improving efficiency where miscommunication or lack of coordination occurs.
• Work with customer‑facing engineering teams on adoption, roll‑out, and support of your product.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree or experience in a software‑related field (Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.).
• 2+ years of project/program management experience, preferably in a fast‑paced or dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex software development projects for an enterprise software company or startup.
• Ability to engage in technical discussion and invest in learning technical concepts.
• Excellent judgment and composure in high‑pressure situations.
• Creative approach to project management centered around lightweight frameworks that enable rapid iteration, while operating in harmony with a larger development organization.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with customer‑facing teams and high empathy for end‑users’ needs.
• Meticulous attention to detail, including holding tightly to a team’s vision and maintaining a high product quality bar.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a US security clearance at the Secret designation or above.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $93,000 - $160,000 per year. Total compensation may also include Restricted Stock Units, a sign‑on bonus, and other potential future incentives. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign‑on bonus, benefits, and the potential future value of any long‑term incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and voluntary life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.
• Commuter benefits and relocation assistance.
• Paid time off based on need, not accrual, with 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs).
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Supportive leave of absence program, including time off for military service and medical events.
• Paid leave for new parents, subsidized backup care for parents, and fertility and family‑building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy.
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palantir is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to veterans and those with disabilities. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. Please contact us if you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process.

Please note that you will never be asked to submit a payment or share financial information to participate in our interview process.