Technical Program Manager

Istari

Technical Program Manager at Istari managing various programs in federal and commercial sectors. Leading cross-functional teams to ensure program success from kickoff to delivery.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $148,700 - $201,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex programs within the defense and technology sectors, focusing on program planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in aligning program execution with contract requirements and delivering high-quality communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Program ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementContract ManagementU.S. Government Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningBudget TrackingPerformance ReportingAgile Decision-MakingDigital EngineeringSoftware Development LifecycleCloud InfrastructureArtificial IntelligenceTechnical ExecutionQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCoordination SkillsSynthesis of Information

Industry Keywords

Defense SectorGovernment SectorFederal Acquisition FrameworksProgrammatic Reporting StandardsPerformance-Based Deliverables

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously, each with its own set of deliverables, stakeholders, and strategic objectives.
Lead program planning, schedule development, budget tracking, and risk management activities across all assigned programs.
Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure workstreams stay aligned and dependencies are managed.
Establish clear reporting mechanisms for program status, risks, and key decisions.
Develop and maintain integrated program plans and drive execution across all lifecycle stages.
Serve as the primary interface between Istari and external stakeholders, including government and commercial partners.
Align program execution with contract requirements and customer expectations.
Prepare and deliver high-quality briefings, status updates, and decision support materials to sponsors and senior leadership.
Collaborate with Sales, Product, and the rest of the Customer Success team to ensure programs support long-term adoption, value delivery, and client satisfaction.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks through proactive planning and agile decision-making.
Track and report on program performance against contractual and internal milestones.
Support continuous improvement efforts across program workflows, applying lessons learned to future initiatives.
Own technical and non-technical execution for programs.
Contribute thought leadership around the Istari platform, its applications, and required capabilities.
Review designs, architectures, and implementations to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with Istari’s platform vision.
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into clear, executable technical plans.
Communicate technical tradeoffs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience managing complex programs in the defense, technology, or government sectors.
Demonstrated success overseeing cost, schedule, and performance for multiple concurrent projects.
Strong command of program planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management best practices.
Exceptional communication and coordination skills, with the ability to synthesize information across disciplines.
Experience managing contracts, subcontractors, and performance-based deliverables.
Eligible for U.S. Government clearance
Experience with DoD or federal acquisition frameworks and programmatic reporting standards.
Experience with technical programs involving secure networks, Cloud Infrastructure, digital engineering, Artificial Intelligence or software development lifecycles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The anticipated compensation range for this position may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and business needs.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.