Technical Project / Program Manager

Job Description

At Redwood Strong, the Technical Project / Program Manager (TPM) serves as a critical bridge between engineering, operations, customers, and executive leadership. This role is responsible for helping drive execution across multiple defense and technology programs while establishing the program management discipline needed to support the company's continued growth.

This position is ideal for a motivated, hands-on professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to grow alongside the company. The successful candidate is not afraid to roll up their sleeves, create executive-level briefings, track financial performance, organize deliverables, and help engineering leaders stay focused on mission execution.

Unlike traditional program management positions in large organizations, this role requires a "doer" mentality. The Technical Program Manager will actively support proposal efforts, customer engagements, program reviews, budgeting activities, schedules, risk management, and strategic planning. The individual will work directly with engineering leadership and company executives to create structure, improve reporting, and establish scalable program management processes (as needed) that enable Redwood's next phase of growth.

The ideal candidate possesses a balance of technical aptitude, business acumen, strong organizational skills, and a genuine desire to learn the defense industry while contributing immediately.

Responsibilities

Support technical and defense programs from initiation through execution and delivery
Partner closely with engineering leadership to develop schedules, milestones, deliverable tracking, and program reporting
Prepare executive briefings, customer presentations, technical review packages, and strategic communications
Maintain program financials including budgets, forecasts, labor tracking, subcontractor oversight, and spend plans
Coordinate customer deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and on-time submission
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders
Track program risks, opportunities, action items, and mitigation plans
Support proposal development activities including schedules, pricing inputs, compliance matrices, and execution planning
Assist leadership in establishing and maturing Redwood's program management processes, tools, templates, and governance
Facilitate internal and external program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer engagements
Ensure program documentation remains organized, current, and audit-ready
Collaborate with finance, contracts, engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to support successful program execution
Provide data-driven insights and metrics to leadership to support informed decision-making
Contribute wherever needed to help the business succeed, embracing the flexibility required in a growing organization

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Computer Science, or related field
4 – 8 years of experience supporting technical programs, engineering projects, defense programs, or product development efforts
Familiarity with Department of Defense, government contracting, aerospace, defense, or technology environments preferred
Experience building and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project or similar program management tools
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to create professional executive and customer-facing presentations
Experience tracking budgets, labor plans, forecasts, and program performance metrics
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working directly with engineers, technical leaders, customers, and executives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and proactively identifies solutions
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Experience supporting DoD, AFRL, DARPA, Space Force, Air Force, Navy, Army, or other federal programs
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Experience supporting proposal and capture activities
PMP certification or willingness to obtain certification
Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid development environments
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Benefits

401(k) + matching up to 6%
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance + HSA (if desired)
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Bonus opportunities

Position Specifics

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
Experience: Defense Industry
Security Clearance: Top Secret / SCI (Active Preferred)
Travel: Up to 25% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid (3 - 4 days in office, Roanoke, TX)
Job Type: Full-Time
Extended hours may be required based on program deadlines and compliance needs

Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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