Technical Program Manager

Job Description

The Role:

As a high-impact Program Manager reporting to the CEO, you will be the driving force behind a core engineering initiative. You will coordinate the cross-functional roadmap, facilitate technical execution, and establish the operational rhythm necessary to ship high-quality products at an aggressive pace. You will monitor daily project delivery, enforcing strict Kanban hygiene to optimize engineering flow and delivering data-driven MIS reports to leadership for providing clear visibility into milestones progression and blockers.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be the Coordinator for Engineering sprints among multi-disciplinary teams.
  

• You sit in engineering meetings, understand the technical blockers, and convert engineering data into the final reports.
  

• You bridge the gap between the CEO’s strategic vision and the engineering team’s daily output.
  

What you will do:

• Project Technical Documentation: You will compile and prepare technical documents, project & review reports taking inputs from Design & Engineering Leads e.g. you chase the Propulsion Lead for graphs and the Structures Lead for CAD screenshots. Then you compile, format and edit the technical report.
  

• Engineering Logistics: "We need an equipment quote by Friday." You find the vendors, get the specs, and hand the data to the engineers.
  

• Meeting Cadence: You organize the daily stand-ups. You take notes on "Action Items" and relentlessly follow up.
  

• Knowledge Management: Organize the Work Drive/SharePoint. Ensure every CAD file and simulation result is version-controlled and accessible.
  

Note:There will be a probation period for this role.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: B.E./B.Tech (Aerospace related preferred).
  

• Experience: 3-5 years with minimum 2 years in Technical Program Management.
  

• Experience in operating in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
  

• Must have served as a Team Lead or Coordinator for a technical project e.g. project management experience in industry - a proven ability to translate engineering data into reports.
  

• Key certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), or Six Sigma/Lean credentials.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.Tech is preferred
  

• Basic literacy in engineering design and a good grasp of AI concepts (you don't need to code, but you need to understand what product designers are saying).
  

• Technical writing & Illustration (LaTeX or Advanced Excel / Data Visualization) expertise.
  

• We value speed and adaptability to coordinate the Design SPRINTs.
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Hardware development life cycles: Deep understanding of systems engineering principles, including Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), gated design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and qualification testing.
  

• MIS & metrics: Proficiency in data-driven reporting using critical path analysis, automated program management tools and basic data visualization.
  

• Exceptional written communication Skills. You must be able to turn messy engineering data into clean, professional reports (Word/PPT) rapidly.
  

• Technical Skills: You will need to handle Project Management tools (Jira/Notion/Trello/Zoho Projects/ MS Project, or custom ERP systems).
  

• Traits: "High Agency" with a proven history of solving problems without a play book, confident (can chase senior engineers), detail-oriented and articulate.
  

Application Requirement:

1. Attach a sample of a professional report or technical paper or data visualization you created. We are looking for clarity, structure, and attention to detail. (Do you think a one page complete report could be okay?)

2. Please attach a clear and concise cover letter telling us why you are a 'fit' for this role, and the value you bring to accomplish the key responsibilities, as also for the four primary job requirements required to be carried out. Do not forget to attach your CV.

Benefits

Benefits

Rewards Plus

• Opportunity: To work in the hottest sector of technology today, and to work with cross-functional teams making emerging-tech systems. We are building high-speed autonomous systems.
  

• Impact: You are joining an iDEX winner team building next-gen aerospace technologies. As we scale, you will see accelerated growth. The runway is clear for take-off.
  

• Startup Vibe: This is a unique Firster’s Team opportunity to join 0-1 builders and help in building the company’s DNA.
  

The Compensation, Health, Wellness & Professional Development

• Compensation: Competitive Market Salary + Performance-Based Incentive.
  

• Comprehensive Allowances: Structured House Rent Allowance (HRA) and standard Conveyance Allowance.
  

• Digital & Workplace Enablement: Dedicated allowances covering Mobile & Internet connectivity, and monthly fixed value food coupons.
  

• Health & Wellness: Fixed Medical Allowance integrated into monthly compensation to support ongoing medical and wellness needs.
  

• Continuous Growth: Direct reimbursement for Professional Development and technical certifications, as specified/applicable to the role.
  

• Dynamic Work Culture in NCR: A collaborative, 'builder-first' environment in NCR (Gurgaon), which values institutional discipline alongside rapid startup innovation.
  

• Field & Travel Support: On deployment for travel on project work(if applicable).
  

Requirements
Experience: 3-5 years with minimum 2 years in Technical Program Management. Experience in operating in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. Must have served as a Team Lead or Coordinator for a technical project e.g. project management experience in industry - a proven ability to translate engineering data into reports. Key certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP),