Technical Program Manager

Auterion•Arlington, VA

About The Position

To drive our growth strategy in the dynamic market of autonomous robotic systems in defense we’re looking for a Technical Program Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of customer program deliverables to include hardware, software, and all product demonstrations. In this position you will have a significant contribution to the growth of the company. You will manage a portfolio of projects and will be accountable for delivering customer projects on-time, in-cost and to full customer satisfaction. This requires a holistic approach to project management covering all major disciplines tailored to the respective project sizes. In this role you will be customer facing and lead internal, cross-organizational project teams.

Requirements

MSc, MEng or MBA with strong technical background in autonomous robotic systems
5+ years experience in defense, aerospace or related industries
Experience and/or willing to work in a start-up environment
Experience in managing portfolios of medium to large sized projects consisting of solution engineering, HW-/SW delivery, customization and integration content
Competence in methodologies and tools for (agile) project planning and scheduling contract- and risk management
Experience in RFI / RFP processes and respective customer offers and proposals
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strongly customer orientated and performance driven

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of medium to large customer programs focused on autonomous robotic systems, from contract award through delivery and sustainment.
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, integration, manufacturing, and testing to deliver complex HW/SW systems on time and within budget.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers using agile and traditional PM methodologies.
Coordinate with internal teams, OEM partners, and customers to align program goals, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
Oversee program financials including cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of financial performance.
Support proposal responses to customer RFIs and RFPs, ensuring technical accuracy, strategic alignment, and competitive positioning.
Ensure compliance with defense and aerospace standards, including export controls and cybersecurity requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the product and technology roadmap with feedback from program execution.
Support logistics planning for hardware deliveries, field trials, and system deployments