Technical Program Manager

You in this Role will manage complex, cross-functional programs from concept through production and launch. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-growth, ambiguous environments and has experience creating structure where little formal process exists. 

You will coordinate engineering, product, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to drive initiatives, resolve roadblocks, and keep development teams accountable to project milestones. You will be responsible for maintaining documentation and reporting metrics on projects, and provide reporting to executive leadership.  

The TPM will establish scalable program management processes, build visibility into execution, create accountability frameworks, and ensure teams remain aligned against aggressive growth objectives and delivery commitments. 

This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical fluency, exceptional organizational leadership, and the ability to drive results in a rapidly evolving environment. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead, track and manage large-scale, cross-functional technical programs from concept through manufacturing ramp and product launch 

• Build and maintain gantt charts and integrated program schedules across hardware, operations, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams 

• Documentefine milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies 

• Drive accountability across teams to ensure execution against timelines, budgets, and deliverables 

• Identify blockers early and proactively resolve issues before they impact delivery 

• Build scalable program management systems, tools, reporting structures, and governance processes from the ground up 

• Implement KPIs and dashboards to support executive decision making and program health visibility 

Establish standardized methods for: 

• Program tracking 
• Status reporting 
• Risk management 
• Change management 
• Escalation management 
• Cross-functional communication 

What You’ll Bring  

• 5+ years of Technical Program Management, Program Management, or Engineering Program Management experience 

• Experience managing complex hardware or consumer electronics programs 

• Proven success operating in fast-growth, high-change environments 

• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles and manufacturing operations 

• Experience building processes, systems, and operational structure from scratch 

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills 

• Strong technical fluency with the ability to work effectively with engineering teams 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and priorities 

• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Airtable, or similar) 

Preferred 

• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, or similarly complex hardware environments. 

• Familiarity with NPI processes and manufacturing ramp execution 

• PMP certification or similar program management credentials 

• Engineering background or technical degree preferred 

What Success Looks Like 

• Clear, scalable program management infrastructure established across the organization 

• Improved visibility, accountability, and predictability across technical programs 

• Successful on-time delivery of key product and operational milestones 

• Reduced execution gaps and cross-functional communication breakdowns 

• Increased operational maturity supporting continued rapid growth 

Why Join Us 

• Opportunity to build operational infrastructure at a pivotal growth stage 

• High ownership and visibility across the organization 

• Direct impact on product delivery, manufacturing scale, and company growth 

• Fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with significant career growth potential 

• Ability to shape how programs and operations scale for the future 

Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 to $150000 annually
• Equity eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• Catered Lunch 5 days a week
• 401K
• Career growth opportunities

About Us

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue, STEM education, and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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