Technical Program Manager
hace 26 días
Littleton
Job DescriptionCanopy Technologies’ MissionCanopy Technologies’ mission is to manufacture humanity’s ascent. Our team advances materials and manufacturing processes to support the most challenging missions in the galaxy: re-entry from space, interplanetary travel, hypersonic weapons, and more. Canopy’s engineering centers around extreme environment materials needed to withstand heat, corrosive environments, and the harshness of space. Role OverviewAs a Technical Program Manager at Canopy Technologies, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative thermal protection solutions from concept through production. You’ll serve as the key technical liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables. This role is essential to advancing Canopy Technologies’ mission of developing cutting-edge thermal protection technologies by coordinating joint development efforts, managing program risks, and driving informed decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities· Align cross-functional teams—including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain—on program goals, timelines, and deliverables to ensure seamless execution from concept through production.· Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers, translating feedback into actionable engineering tasks and ensuring alignment with program objectives and requirements.· Represent technical content clearly and effectively to both internal stakeholders and external partners, including customers, suppliers, and sister companies.· Support proposal and business capture efforts for new and existing customers· Coordinate joint development efforts across affiliated companies and business units, ensuring shared milestones, resources, and deliverables are met.· Flexibly support technical execution across engineering and manufacturing as-needed to meet program objectives/timeline.· Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks early, implementing contingency plans to maintain schedule and technical performance.· Track program progress using project management tools, maintaining visibility on key milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.· Prepare dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics for internal leadership and customer review to project programs health and status· Facilitate timely and informed decision-making by providing data-driven insights, technical context, and clear trade-off analyses to leadership and engineering teams.· Support the development and qualification of Canopy Technologies’ thermal protection materials and other products/development projects across all affiliated partners.· Travel to customer sites, test facilities, and partner locations as needed to support program execution and integration activities. Required Qualifications· Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher). This includes meeting background check and other requirements, as required for access to controlled defense-related information and facilities.· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience working on cross-functional engineering teams.· 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management, preferably in aerospace, defense, or advanced materials industries.· Experience managing programs involving launch vehicles, missile systems, thermal protection systems, thermal design, and/or composite materials.· Proven leadership track record in managing and owning complex, multi-disciplinary engineering products or systems from concept through delivery.· Demonstrated ability to lead joint programs across internal departments and external partners or customers.· Strong technical background with direct experience in thermal control systems, vibration isolation materials/sub-systems, radar absorption materials/sub-systems and the ability to understand and communicate complex engineering concepts.· Experience with risk management, milestone and performance (KPI) tracking, and project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead without direct authority. Preferred Qualifications· An active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher).· Familiarity with defense and aerospace and space standards such as MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, SMS-S-016 or similar.· PMP or similar project management certification.· Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.· Experience working with PLM systems and CAD tools to support engineering collaboration.· Experience with qualification and development testing, in addition to production testing environments.· Background in customer-facing roles or business development in a technical environment.· Hands-on experience working with advanced metallic and non-metallic materials including but not limited to super alloys, ceramics, composites or elastomers. What We Offer· Competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and incentives· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance· Retirement savings plan with company contribution· Paid time off and sick leave· A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment· Actual level and base salary determined on a case-by-case basis and could vary depending on education, job-related knowledge and skills, fit with the company, and experience Canopy Core Values1. Own the Outcome2. Act with Integrity and Clarity3. Decide with Data, Execute Flawlessly4. Solve Relentlessly, Grow Together Work Environment· Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations.· Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lb and perform tasks involving standing, walking, bending, and manual assembly.· Visual acuity required for reading technical drawings, inspecting components, and operating precision instruments.· Occasional travel to customer or test sites, including outdoor or industrial settings, with adherence to company and OSHA safety protocols. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management may modify or assign additional duties as needed. ITAR RequirementsTo conform to US Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Equal Opportunity StatementCanopy Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Canopy Technologies is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.