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Technical Program Manager, Commercial

Quindar - Denver, CO, USA - In-office - posted 2026-09-09

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Quindar is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution for commercial space and aerospace customers from proposal through deployment. You will serve as the primary interface between product, engineering, business development, and external customer stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery of complex mission operations and ground software solutions. In this role, you will own delivery of commercial customer programs and partnerships, managing scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholder alignment across multiple accounts. You'll translate technical requirements into executable plans, manage milestones and deliverables, and maintain transparency with customers. You will drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams through internal stand-ups, milestone reviews, and retrospectives to resolve blockers quickly. You'll act as the day-to-day liaison with customer program and technical leads, leading regular syncs, technical deep dives, and program reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and identify expansion opportunities. You will develop and manage deliverables including program plans, performance reports, integration documentation, and customer-facing briefings. Additionally, you'll collaborate with Sales and Business Development to scope new opportunities, shape proposals, and refine delivery models. This role blends the structure and rigor of program management with the flexibility and creativity of a startup environment, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings. QUALIFICATIONS: - 5+ years managing complex software, aerospace, or cloud-based programs for commercial customers (Program Manager, Technical PM, or equivalent) - Experience in space systems, ground software, or mission operations preferred - Comfortable working with engineering and product teams to translate requirements into technical delivery plans - Fluency in Agile and Waterfall frameworks; capable of adapting to hybrid execution environments - Strong relationship management and communication skills; proven success engaging directly with technical and business stakeholders - Highly inquisitive and detail-oriented; able to identify risks, gaps, and dependencies early and drive them to closure - Excited to work in a fast-moving, dual-use technology environment with both commercial and government-adjacent customers - ITAR Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

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