Technical Program Manager (Defense)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Defense): Lead full program lifecycle for radar product line delivery with an accent on cross-functional alignment, budget management, and customer requirements. Focus on overseeing technical execution, resolving blockers, and ensuring on-time contractual deliverables under evolving threats.

Location: Work 4-5 days onsite per week in Hawthorne, CA or Washington, D.C. U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident required; ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance. Travel up to 15% as needed.

Salary: $160,000 - $250,000

Company

hirify.global redefines modern defense through radar products powered by Coherent Distributed Networks, founded in 2022 with $1B funding and 250 employees across global offices.

What you will do

• Lead full program lifecycle ownership, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals are met across technical and operational functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and business development to execute programs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers on contract, cost, schedule, and performance; manage program reviews and deliverables.
• Manage program budget, resource allocation, scope changes, and financial controls.
• Monitor progress, report to leadership, and resolve project challenges and blockers.

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering, computer science, business, or equivalent; 5+ years project/program management experience in complex projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work onsite 4-5 days/week in Hawthorne, CA or Washington, D.C.; U.S. citizen or permanent resident with ability to obtain security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience in DoD, military, or government environments.
• Existing U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, KPIs/TPMs, systems engineering, or software integration.
• Advanced degree in a technical field.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision; 401k with 50% match up to 6% of pay, FSA, HSA, life insurance.
• Free daily lunch, no-meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress code.
• Competitive base, pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance, annual bonuses coming soon.