Senior Technical Program Manager, Sentry Platform Technologies

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for shared Sentry platform technologies, including pan-tilt units, compute, power systems, communications, platform software, and other foundational hardware and software capabilities.
• Drive development from concept through prototype builds, integration, validation, qualification, manufacturing readiness, production, and adoption across multiple Sentry products.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, the Lead Platform Architect, Chief Engineers, and business line stakeholders to align shared platform capabilities with product roadmaps and mission requirements.
• Collaborate with Fixed Site Systems and Maneuver Systems TPMs to synchronize platform roadmaps with integrated product milestones.
• Coordinate execution across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Reliability, Test, Product Management, and Platform…
• Drive standardization, modularity, and reuse of common technologies across the Sentry product family.
• Identify technical and programmatic risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and drive alignment across engineering organizations.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to mature platform technologies for scalable production and long-term sustainment.

Job requirements

• 5–8+ years leading complex hardware and/or software product development programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering sophisticated hardware, software, or electromechanical technologies from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, platform development, validation, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp.
• Experience leading highly cross-functional engineering efforts spanning multiple technical disciplines.
• Proven ability to drive execution and influence technical decisions across organizations without direct management authority.
• Experience partnering with suppliers, manufacturing organizations, and engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.