Canopy A&D

Technical Program Manager

Littleton, Colorado

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$160kDetected 16 days ago

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About the role

You'll serve as the key technical liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.

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.
Support the development and qualification of Canopy Technologies' thermal protection materials and other products/development projects across all affiliated partners.

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.
Proven leadership track record in managing and owning complex, multi-disciplinary engineering products or systems from concept through delivery.
Experience with risk management, milestone and performance (KPI) tracking, and project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
Visual acuity required for reading technical drawings, inspecting components, and operating precision instruments.

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 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.
Work Environment

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

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.
Retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Occasional travel to customer or test sites, including outdoor or industrial settings, with adherence to company and OSHA safety protocols.
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

Canopy Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Join Us If you feel you're qualified for the role, but don't exactly meet the criteria - please apply!
We value diversity and prioritize passion.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.

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