Technical Program Manager

Quartermaster•Arlington, VA

19h

About The Position

At Quartermaster AI, we believe the ocean should be a safe and sustainably managed resource for all. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and robotics, we unlock capabilities that were only recently impossible. Our distributed open-ocean systems enable every vessel to sense, compute, and communicate, enhancing maritime domain awareness for those who need it most. Quartermaster is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive execution across complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs. In this role, you will coordinate efforts across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure our ruggedized sensing systems are delivered on time, on spec, and ready for deployment. You'll serve as the connective tissue between technical contributors and strategic milestones —tracking progress, identifying risks, and enabling decision-making at all levels. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for aligning technical work with real-world outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in a technical program or project management role within a hardware, robotics, or embedded systems environment.
Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase programs with hardware/software integration.
Strong familiarity with agile, hybrid, and milestone-driven development methodologies.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate between technical and executive audiences.
Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Gantt software, or other collaboration platforms.

Nice To Haves

background in maritime, aerospace, defense, or field-deployed sensing systems.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning and execution of major product development programs, from concept through production and deployment.
Define program schedules, milestones, and critical paths across hardware, software, and manufacturing tracks.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by running standups, sprint planning, and milestone reviews with engineering and ops teams.
Identify dependencies, resource needs, and execution risks —proactively escalating and driving resolution.
Maintain clear, up-to-date program documentation including Gantt charts, issue trackers, and progress dashboards.
Support new product introduction (NPI) and field rollout planning, ensuring readiness across supply chain, QA, and logistics.
Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on program status, scope, and decision timelines.
Coordinate change management, ensuring that scope or requirement shifts are clearly communicated and integrated across teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement of program processes, tooling, and collaboration practices.
Help ensure programs align with company OKRs and strategic priorities.