Director, Technical Program Management

Monarch Quantum • San Diego, CA

1d • $175,000 - $255,000

About The Position

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Director, Technical Program Management. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proven record of successfully leading the execution of a complex development programs from proposal through production.
• Proficient 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.
• Startup Mindset: You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities

• Leads all phases of assigned programs from initiation through delivery with full responsibility for scope, schedule and financial margins.
• Regularly briefs leadership team on programmatic financials and execution status.
• Establish predictable execution by acting as the link between cross-functional engineering teams, customers, finance, supply chain and leadership.
• Identifies technical risks early and works with cross functional team to implement mitigation strategies.
• Anticipates and capitalizes on opportunities.
• Leads contract negotiations and acts as the customer primary point of contact through effective communication and presentation skills, business acumen, understanding of technical capabilities and alignment on strategic business goals.
• Responsible for ensuring the execution team is tracking to all customer, internal and regulatory requirements.
• Successfully leads and grows team members across the organization in a way that fosters trust, recognizes and celebrates others, and reinforces the company values

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director