Technical Program Manager, Software

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority.

S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset.

We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong software development background and a passion for building mission-critical systems to support SaaS development execution activities.

You will serve as the owner of program execution—driving clarity, alignment, predictability, and accountability across engineering, product, operations, security, and government stakeholders. In this role, you will ensure the successful delivery of complex, secure, and regulated software products by building structure where needed, managing risk proactively, and leading programs through ambiguity. You will operate at the intersection of technical execution and program leadership, maintaining authority over delivery plans, escalation paths, and cross-functional dependencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of Mosaic, our software product, for defense and government customers. Own program execution: define delivery plans, manage scope and milestones, and drive accountability across engineering and cross-functional teams. Serve as the primary delivery interface with internal teams and external stakeholders, including defense primes, government PMs, and contracting authorities.

Requirements

into actionable technical plans in partnership with Product, ensuring alignment with engineering architecture and mission needs. Participate in architectural discussions, highlighting risks, identifying gaps, and ensuring decisions support delivery timelines, security posture, and system reliability. Manage and resolve cross-team dependencies across software engineering, QA, security, compliance, and operations; maintain a real-time dependency map for all initiatives.

Track program performance using execution metrics (velocity, predictability, defect trends, release readiness) and drive continuous improvement. Proactively identify and manage risks, tradeoffs, and blockers; escalate and recommend decisions when schedule, scope, or resources misalign. , ATO, RMF, NIST 800-171, DFARS).

, baselines, and contractual milestones. Thrive in a high-ambiguity, fast-paced environment, creating structure, clarity, and alignment where needed.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, or related technical leadership roles. Proven track record leading execution of complex SaaS or mission-critical systems; experience with defense, aerospace, or dual-use technology strongly preferred. Strong technical understanding of distributed systems, cloud architectures, APIs, and secure software development practices.

Deep familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban processes and software lifecycle management. Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical partners, including government stakeholders. ).

S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if not already held.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other software tracking tools Familiarity with s