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Senior Technical Project Manager

Epirus

Skills

Required

  • JIRA
  • agile-enabling software
  • MS Project / Smartsheet
  • DoD Projects
  • PMP / CAPM certification

Preferred

  • systems engineering / software integration
  • PCBAs
  • risk registers

Join Epirus, a high-growth defense technology company, as a Senior Technical Project Manager. In this role, you will lead research and development projects from initial planning to delivery of first-article solutions. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams, ensuring alignment on goals and timelines, and driving company goals by delivering on promises and shaping technology products for effectiveness. Enjoy a range of benefits including health care coverage, stock options, generous PTO, mental health and wellness support, office perks, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the bridge between Engineering and Technology Organization (ETO) and other department stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals and timelines.
  • Create and own agile/hybrid project plans, including schedules, budgets, and other artifacts, while tracking the delivery of technical features.
  • Identify potential risks, dependencies, and obstacles, and work proactively to resolve them before they impact the timeline or deliverables.
  • Experience with building, leading, and developing small teams of engineers
  • Prior experience building and managing project assets like schedules, budgets, and risk registers

Requirements

  • B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field AND minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience, especially in high-growth startups and aerospace
  • Experience with the deployment and integration of hardware and software systems
  • Prior experience hosting and leading both technical and non-technical reviews with cross-functional audiences
  • Previous experience using JIRA or other agile-enabling software platforms
  • Proficient in MS Project and/or Smartsheet use
  • Engineering or Operations leadership program graduate or related experience
  • Previous work on DoD Projects

Superior communication skills

  • Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization with limited resources
  • Organized; comfortable setting and achieving goals in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • PMP or CAPM certification

Preferred

  • Prior systems engineering or software integration experience
  • Experience with design, development, and/or validation of PCBAs is a plus

Pay

USD 116,500 - 155,000