Technical Program Manager

About VTI Aerospace VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions

The Role As a Technical Program Manager, you will help translate company strategy into coordinated execution across the engineering organization. Working closely with the CTO, you will help plan, prioritize, and track engineering initiatives to ensure teams are aligned, dependencies are managed, and projects deliver on schedule.

You will collaborate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams to coordinate complex technical work and ensure resources are allocated effectively.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast-moving engineering environments, coordinating cross-team initiatives, and helping technical teams execute efficiently at scale.

What You'll Do Work closely with the CTO to plan, prioritize, and manage execution of engineering initiatives

Translate strategic objectives into coordinated engineering plans and sprint-level execution

Track dependencies across teams and ensure work streams remain aligned

Identify risks related to timelines, resource allocation, or technical dependencies and proactively propose mitigation strategies

Support sprint planning and help ensure engineering work is clearly defined and prioritized

Track progress across engineering initiatives and maintain visibility into project status

Work with engineering leads to ensure resources are aligned with company priorities

Improve processes and tools that support planning, execution, and cross-team collaboration

Coordinate across software engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and flight operations teams

Help maintain alignment between engineering execution and company goals

What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in technical program management, technical project management, or engineering leadership

Experience coordinating complex engineering initiatives across multiple teams

Strong ability to translate high-level strategy into structured execution plans

Experience working with software engineering organizations and technical systems

Experience managing dependencies, risks, and timelines across technical projects

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to work closely with both technical teams and leadership

Experience supporting agile development processes and sprint planning

Bonus Points Experience working with machine learning or AI systems

Experience supporting infrastructure or platform engineering teams

Experience in aviation, robotics, or autonomy systems

Experience building processes in early-stage or rapidly growing companies

Technical background in software engineering or data systems

Why You'll Love Working Here Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace

Small team with significant impact on company direction

Collaborative and innovative environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for growth and leadership

Location Work arrangement: On-site

Primary location: Seattle or Bozeman

Compensation & Benefits Salary range: DOE

Benefits may include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan or 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement VTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply

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