Technical Program Manager

ZP Group•Washington, DC

71d•$130,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution for commercial space and aerospace customers-from proposal through deployment. This role will work closely with product, engineering, and business development teams, as well as external customer stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of complex mission operations and ground software solutions. This position will be hybrid in Washington, DC!

Requirements

5+ years managing complex software, aerospace, or cloud-based programs for commercial customers
Experience in space systems, ground software, or mission operations
Comfortable working with engineering and product teams to translate requirements into technical delivery plans
Ability to understand high-level software architecture and assess block diagrams
Fluency in Agile and Waterfall frameworks; capable of adapting to hybrid execution environments
Strong relationship management and communication skills; proven success engaging technical and business stakeholders
Highly inquisitive and detail-oriented; able to identify risks, gaps, and dependencies early and drive them to closure
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience in dual-use technology environments
Familiarity with cloud environments and mission-critical systems
Background in proposal development and customer engagement

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
Act as the day-to-day liaison with customer program and technical leads; lead regular syncs, technical deep dives, and program reviews
Develop and manage deliverables such as program plans, performance reports, integration documentation, and customer-facing briefings
Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to scope new opportunities, shape proposals, and refine delivery models