Senior Technical Program Manager

Hidden Level is transforming airspace safety with innovative, scalable drone detection and airspace technology. We provide real-time, actionable data to enhance security across various environments. As we expand, we are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager who will use their technical background and organizational skills to manage and lead programs related to product discovery & development, production, deployment, and maintenance of our state-of-the-art sensor network.  

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you can expect to... 

Manage the day-to-day execution of projects and programs: 

• Develop and maintain schedules and coordinate resources to meet program objectives
• Facilitate the removal of barriers, the coordination of dependencies, and the management of risk 
• Track program cost and deliverables to effectively achieve contractual compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external customers for assigned programs
• Communicate routine project status, risk assessments, and issues while quickly adapting to new challenges or changing requirements

Use technical expertise to take an active role in product management 

• Work closely with the engineering team to solve technical challenges and meet development and customer milestones
• Interface with all functional groups within the engineering team to understand complete program status and recommended solutions
• Decompose evolving customer and market needs into technical action plans 
• Act as an effective decision-maker that is able to understand and balance priorities effectively and efficiently

Advance the business through the evaluation and planning of new opportunities: 

• Take an active role in assisting with authoring responses to request for information and request for proposals
• Serve as a bridge between technical and business goals when evaluating new opportunities, efforts, and product roadmaps
• Create cost estimates, generate BOEs, and evaluate staffing requirements for a wide range of projects and programs
• Breakdown requirements into technical implications and plans

A successful candidate may have... 

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Physics, or other technical discipline
• 10 or more years industry experience 
• 2 or more years of proven technical project or product management experience
• Experience with cost estimating, BOE generation, schedule, and cost management
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience interfacing directly with customers
• A goal-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overcome technical challenges through teamwork and collaboration
• Experience with or the desire to learn about:
  • Functional leadership
  • Radars, sensors, and other communication systems
  • Hardware system conceptualization, design, integration, and test
  • Cloud-based and embedded software systems
  • Authorship of winning proposals

The location of this position has the ability to be hybrid and/or onsite in the Syracuse, NY office.  

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability insurance. The company also provides a remote or hybrid work environment and potential stock options. 

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $130,000 to $170,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category. 

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens or Green Card holders can be considered for this position.