Forterra

Forterra

Technical Project Manager

Clarksburg, MD · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$165kDetected 4 days ago
CybersecurityProduct ManagementProject ManagementAgileCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This is an execution role that requires close collaboration with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for driving complex technical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • The Technical Project Manager will establish clear milestones, track progress against objectives, and communicate project status, risks, and decisions through regular reports, meetings, and executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, track, analyze, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
  • Plan and lead project milestone meetings and tollgates in coordination and collaboration with goTenna staff, vendors, and others as needed; summarize all project components, coordinate across the organization, gather documentation, and generate meeting materials.
  • Manage unforeseen project delays; realigning schedules and expectations as needed.
  • Coordinate meetings, test events, and demonstrations to showcase technical capabilities Develop project communication plans, routinely providing status reports to stakeholders.
  • Lead contractual agreement drafting with partners and vendors related to project delivery.
  • Develop and communicate multiple project roadmaps internally and diligently update internal data systems.
  • Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.
  • CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict.
  • In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience working with Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies from initial concept to production launch and working alongside Scrum Masters.
  • Experience in excelling in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, project plans, budget, resources, quality and risk management.
  • Experience working with suppliers to provide prototype materials during development and production tooling for product launch.

Nice to have

  • Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
  • For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.
  • Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices.
  • Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
  • At least four (4) years of technical project management experience background
  • experience with sensors, compute systems, or wireless communications a plus.

Compensation

  • $110k-$165k

Benefits

  • Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
  • A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
  • A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
  • Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Company info

  • Work directly with goTenna's government customers to lead and execute strategic development and integration of goTenna off-grid networking technology to drive mission impact.
  • About Forterra At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield.

Equal opportunity

  • Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • security clearance

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