Technical Program Manager

The role

You will ensure delivery excellence for defense and aerospace customers by aligning manufacturing capabilities with customer requirements. You will lead cross-functional teams and own customer profit and loss outcomes.

What you will do

• Own customer profit and loss outcomes in collaboration with Account Executives.
• Lead and coach a cross-functional team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Act as the primary escalation point for customer issues and operational blockers.
• Identify and advocate for new internal capabilities.
• Design and implement scalable internal processes.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical, commercial, or program management roles in aerospace, defense, or related manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships, drive P&L results, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and manufacturing operations software.

Nice to have

• Experience managing programs for customers with Department of Defense, NASA, or other federal contracts.
• Background in scaling operations or implementing automation in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, PLM tools, and supply chain data analytics.
• Prior success in leading customer business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems faster and at lower cost.