Technical Program Manager

Aalyria

7d•$170,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aalyria’s Spacetime platform orchestrates highly dynamic aerospace networks using a temporospatial Software Defined Networking (SDN) approach, managing not just routing, but also the physical link topology and lower-layer configuration. We are looking for a highly capable Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the end-to-end execution across the Spacetime engineering program and customer deliverables. In this role, you will be the linchpin between our internal engineering teams and the customer. You must be a master at "getting things done through others" without relying on direct authority, leveraging your deep understanding of software and engineering needs to drive delivery. You will interface directly with high-level customer stakeholders, ensuring our technical execution seamlessly aligns with customer operational and financial requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or a closely related operations role delivering complex technical platforms.
US Citizen with the eligibility to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence without authority and interface confidently with high-level customer executives.
Demonstrated exposure to the software development lifecycle and modern software delivery concepts (APIs, CI/CD, cloud deployments), with the ability to understand and articulate engineering needs.
Experience managing complex project financials, resource tracking, or strict contractual reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in satellite and mission operations, particularly in early-orbit commissioning, fleet readiness, and executing operations in high-consequence environments.
Proven ability to design, build, and implement structured operational workflows, task management processes, and anomaly resolution frameworks.
Experience supporting deployments in regulated, high-assurance, or government environments.
Familiarity with networking, telecom, or SDN/traffic engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

Own the program planning and execution software product integration, guiding the project through the different phases of the mission
Act as the primary programmatic interface with the customer, communicating effectively with a wide range of audiences, including high-level executives and technical stakeholders.
Run cross-functional operating rhythms (kickoffs, weekly reviews, exec readouts) to keep Product, Engineering, Design, and Solutions Engineering aligned on status, risks, and decisions.
Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans, ensuring delivery expectations remain crisp as scope evolves. You do not need to be a software engineer, but you must possess enough exposure to the software lifecycle to accurately guide technical teams.
Take full ownership of the Time & Materials (T&M) contract reporting requirements. You will be responsible for tracking and submitting strict monthly reports on labor, subcontracts, hardware, materials, and travel at the Master Equipment List (MEL) level to accompany invoicing.
Identify schedule, scope, and dependency risks early, escalate with context, and coordinate mitigations with Engineering Leads. Coordinate delivery across varying environments (development, staging, and dedicated public or government cloud production instances).