Principal Technical Project Manager
Core
Leading large, technically complex defense technology projects from initial planning through delivery of first-article solutions, serving as both scrum master and product owner.
Role type
Principal Technical Project Manager (Strategy & Execution)
Builds
Software-defined high-power microwave systems (Leonidas) for national security applications
Domain
Defense technology / High-power microwave systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Agile/hybrid project management, cross-functional technical leadership, hardware and software system integration, product roadmap derivation, executive communication, mentoring technical leaders
Responsibilities
Act as primary execution owner for large, technically complex projects; Serve as bridge between Engineering and Technology Organization and other stakeholders; Create and own agile/hybrid project plans including schedules, budgets, and risk registers; Lead interdisciplinary development efforts as scrum master and co-product owner; Brief executive leadership on project status and strategy; Mentor and develop Technical Project Managers
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship