A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
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.
- Translate product 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.
- Ensure compliance with government standards and secure development practices (e.g., ATO, RMF, NIST 800-171, DFARS).
- Support proposal writing, contract execution, and customer briefings, including evolving requirements, 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.
- Experience with regulated or compliance-driven environments (ATO, RMF, NIST 800-53, DFARS, etc.).
- U.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 secure development practices and accreditation processes (ATO, RMF, etc.)
- Background in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- PMP or Agile certification is a plus
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Work Location: this role is at Denver, Colorado Springs, Long Beach, Washington DC with remote options for exceptional candidates.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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