Technical Program Manager, Software

Karman is a fast-growing energy technology company using distributed artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the clean energy transition and better serve utility customers. As the electric grid becomes more complex with the rapid increase of electric vehicles, distributed solar, batteries, heat pumps and extreme weather, utilities need real-time visibility of grid conditions. Utilidata’s distributed AI platform, powered by our custom NVIDIA chip, is transforming the way utility companies operate with real-time visibility at the grid edge to better utilize customer energy resources, reduce power outages, and enable quicker storm recovery.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our technical program management team and work in direct support of our software development teams. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving cross-functional initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of complex technical projects distributed across engineering work streams. The TPM acts as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, coordinating efforts to meet strategic goals efficiently. Their time will be focused on managing team sprints, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) cycles to ensure rapid progress and iteration. We are looking for candidates who are mission-driven, collaborative, and adaptive. This is a remote position based in the United States. Candidates will be expected to collaborate cross-functionally with remote teams based across the country.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and optimize program management processes to enhance cross-functional collaboration and delivery efficiency
• Develop and monitor project plans, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Develop and drive the adoption of agile best practices
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to define technical requirements, priorities, and resource allocation
• Manage risks related to code stability, feature creep, and version control
• Drive the adoption of tools and frameworks that improve project tracking, stakeholder communication, and overall program delivery
• Support the coordination and execution of complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion
• Track and report on key program metrics, such as delivery timelines, priority shifts, resource utilization, and risk mitigation efforts
• Facilitate communication and alignment across teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks, dependencies, and conflicts

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role in a technical environment or a combination of educational and professional experience commensurate with this level of professional experience