Technical Program Manager at VTI Aerospace

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As a Technical Program Manager, you will help translate company strategy into coordinated execution across the engineering organization. Working closely with the CTO, you will help plan, prioritize, and track engineering initiatives to ensure teams are aligned, dependencies are managed, and projects deliver on schedule. You will collaborate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams to coordinate complex technical work and ensure resources are allocated effectively. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast-moving engineering environments, coordinating cross-team initiatives, and helping technical teams execute efficiently at scale. LOCATION Work arrangement: On-site Primary location: Seattle, WA or Bozeman, MT About VTI Aerospace VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions What You'll Do Work closely with the CTO to plan, prioritize, and manage execution of engineering initiatives Translate strategic objectives into coordinated engineering plans and sprint-level execution Track dependencies across teams and ensure work streams remain aligned Identify risks related to timelines, resource allocation, or technical dependencies and proactively propose mitigation strategies Support sprint planning and help ensure engineering work is clearly defined and prioritized Track progress across engineering initiatives and maintain visibility into project status Work with engineering leads to ensure resources are aligned with company priorities Improve processes and tools that support planning, execution, and cross-team collaboration Coordinate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams Help maintain alignment between engineering execution and company goals What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in technical program management, technical project management, or engineering leadership Experience coordinating complex engineering initiatives across multiple teams Strong ability to translate high-level strategy into structured execution plans Experience working with software engineering organizations and technical systems Experience managing dependencies, risks, and timelines across technical projects Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work closely with both technical teams and leadership Experience supporting agile development processes and sprint planning Bonus Points Experience working with machine learning or AI systems Experience supporting infrastructure or platform engineering teams Experience in aviation, robotics, or autonomy systems Experience building processes in early-stage or rapidly growing companies Technical background in software engineering or data systems Why You'll Love Working Here Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace Small team with significant impact on company direction Collaborative and innovative environment Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth and leadership VTI offers a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that focuses on technical excellence and collaboration. Additionally, we foster a culture of work-life balance to prevent burn-out. Compensation packages are comprised of salary and incentive stock options. Salaries may range from $80,000 to $175,000 per year depending on role and individuals experience. VTI additionally offers 401K with a 4% match, an unlimited PTO policy, and health care reimbursement up to the IRS allowable limit through QSEHRA. VTI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, and reference checks. At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. APPLY TODAY! Didn't find the position you're looking for? Send us your resume! OPEN SUBMISSIONS Learn More About VTI Aerospace ABOUT US

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You will collaborate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams to coordinate complex technical work and ensure resources are allocated effectively.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast-moving engineering environments, coordinating cross-team initiatives, and helping technical teams execute efficiently at scale.
Work arrangement: On-site
Primary location: Seattle, WA or Bozeman, MT
Work closely with the CTO to plan, prioritize, and manage execution of engineering initiatives
Translate strategic objectives into coordinated engineering plans and sprint-level execution
Track dependencies across teams and ensure work streams remain aligned
Identify risks related to timelines, resource allocation, or technical dependencies and proactively propose mitigation strategies
Support sprint planning and help ensure engineering work is clearly defined and prioritized
Track progress across engineering initiatives and maintain visibility into project status
Work with engineering leads to ensure resources are aligned with company priorities
Improve processes and tools that support planning, execution, and cross-team collaboration
Coordinate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams
Help maintain alignment between engineering execution and company goals
5+ years of experience in technical program management, technical project management, or engineering leadership
Experience coordinating complex engineering initiatives across multiple teams
Strong ability to translate high-level strategy into structured execution plans
Experience working with software engineering organizations and technical systems
Experience managing dependencies, risks, and timelines across technical projects

Nice-to-haves

Experience working with machine learning or AI systems
Experience supporting infrastructure or platform engineering teams
Experience in aviation, robotics, or autonomy systems
Experience building processes in early-stage or rapidly growing companies
Technical background in software engineering or data systems

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