Technical Program Manager

Introduction

As a TPM for the Botlink team, you will lead the development and execution of the "Communication Backbone" of our autonomous fleet. You are responsible for the lifecycle of high-stakes teleoperation links that allow our vehicles to navigate complex urban environments via remote assistance. This role bridges the gap between the physical RF layer (LTE/5G), the distributed middleware (DDS), and the cloud-side orchestration (Kafka/AWS).

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)

• 7 years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs.
• Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives.
• Strong technical foundation — able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence — skilled at influencing without authority and navigating organizational dynamics.
• Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make sound decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to use AI tools to make informed technical decisions regarding a given design or code changes.
• Knowledge of how agentic AI models work and how to execute programs with AI chatbots.
• Technical expertise in understanding the following technologies:
  • Wireless Technologies - 4G/5G/Multi-WAN Load Balancing
  • Networking Technologies - UDP/TCP, NAT Traversal, Network Security (mTLS etc.)
  • Data Pipelines - Experience with Kafka (kafkajs), Protobuf serialization, and AWS cloud infrastructure (API Gateways)
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)

• Experience at a software company working on infrastructure, platform, or product engineering programs.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems concepts.
• PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification is a plus.
• Prior background as a software engineer or in a technical role is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)

• Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives with significant business impact, from strategy through delivery.
• Serve as a strategic partner to VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders, influencing roadmaps, resourcing decisions, and organizational priorities.
• Define and evolve program management frameworks, processes, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams, external partners, and competing priorities.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks, escalations, and trade-offs at a program and portfolio level.
• Communicate clearly and confidently to executive audiences — translating technical complexity into business impact and vice versa.
• Actively participate in architectural and technical scoping discussions, providing informed input on feasibility, sequencing, and delivery risk.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.