Senior Technical Program Manager

Req Id: 172

Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager

Location: Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)

Job Description: Fibertek is a recognized industry leader in developing and delivering mission critical laser based technologies included in next generation military and space missions. We are expanding our team and seeking several Senior Technical Program Managers (Sr. TPMs) to lead programs across our diverse portfolio of laser systems, lidar sensors, and laser communications technologies. Program opportunities range from $5M to greater than $100M.

The Sr. TPM is a hands on, technically adept program leader who thrives in a fast paced R&D environment. In this role, you will serve as the primary customer interface, leading multidisciplinary teams of engineering and operations staff and working directly with NASA and major aerospace and defense partners.

You will be responsible for ensuring that each program assigned meets its scope, schedule, cost, and performance objectives while maintaining the technical excellence Fibertek is known for.

Beyond program execution, the Sr. TPM plays a key role in strategic growth initiatives, contributing to proposals, shaping new collaborations, and supporting the evolution of Fiberteks technology roadmap.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to achieve program success.
• Develop enduring customer relationships by serving as the primary customer interface, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear, transparent communication.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans aligned with customer work statements and technical specifications.
• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of complex active electro-optical systems, from design through delivery.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and