Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R6267)

San Diego · USD 180,000-270,000 / year · 8+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

The Senior Staff Technical Program Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform.
This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build command and control interfaces for autonomous systems.
The position focuses on driving on-time, high-quality software releases while facilitating technical decision-making and process improvement.

Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform
Drive major initiatives building out command and control interfaces for autonomous systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, design and customer engagement
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders regarding project status and challenges
Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team
Facilitate technical decision making to prioritize work and make complex trades
Reinforce the company's reputation for technical excellence through expert engagement and disciplined execution

B.S. in Computer Science or a related field
8+ years of work experience in Program Management, Engineering Management, or Software Engineering
Experience driving releases of complex software and integrated HW/SW systems
Track record of driving results
Solid technical foundations in software development and knowledge of software development lifecycle optimization
Ability to recognize project inefficiencies and prioritize remedies based on cost-benefit analysis
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
Demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Power user of Jira or work management tools

Advanced degree in Computer Science or MBA
Previous experience as a software developer or a test engineer
Previous experience driving software releases for enterprise software used by software engineers
Passionate about User Experience Design
Aviation domain experience
Autonomy, AI, ML expertise
PMP, Scrum Master, or similar qualifications