Principal Technical Program Manager – TeraWave Ground Infrastructure

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. Manage end-to-end design, deployment, and operational scaling of TeraWave’s terrestrial and ground networking architecture .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $197,849 - $276,988 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end design and deployment of networking architecture, with a strong focus on integrated roadmaps, program risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead complex software and hardware integration projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing operational efficiency.

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Technical Program ManagementIntegrated Roadmap DevelopmentNetworking Architecture DeploymentRegulatory Compliance ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementSoftware Engineering CoordinationRisk ManagementNetwork ManagementTelecommunications LicensingRoutingSwitchingSoftware-Defined NetworkingEmbedded SystemsCloud Software Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingNegotiationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

IP/MPLS BackbonePoints of PresenceDark Fiber LeasesCarrier-Neutral Data CentersCivil/Facility EngineeringGlobal Enterprise-Scale Hardware ProcurementMultidisciplinary TeamsTechnical-Space Build-OutsLatency OptimizationCost-Per-Bit

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end design, deployment, and operational scaling of TeraWave’s terrestrial and ground networking architecture
Own the integrated network software roadmap and execution plan
Establish scalable planning and delivery mechanisms
Drive alignment across software, hardware, systems engineering, integration, and operational partners
Identify critical-path dependencies, resolve ambiguity, manage program risk, and deliver major system capabilities
Manage deployment strategy for the global IP/MPLS backbone connecting gateway locations, core PoPs, and SatOps facilities
Negotiate tier-1 IP transit partnerships, dark fiber leases, and high-capacity transport circuits
Deploy Points of Presence within major Internet Exchange Points and carrier-neutral data centers worldwide
Establish direct peering policies to minimize user latency and optimize cost-per-bit
Direct physical deployment of hardware rack elevations, power distribution, thermal management, cabling standards, and top-of-rack switch integration
Manage physical site selection, real estate acquisition, and civil/facility engineering for gateway earth station data centers and SatOps facilities
Lead multidisciplinary teams through technical-space build-outs
Manage vendor relationships, colocation agreements, and global enterprise-scale hardware procurement cycles
Drive country-specific regulatory compliance, telecommunications licensing, and cross-border legal approvals for international site deployments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field
10 or more years of technical program management or equivalent program leadership experience working with software engineering organizations
Experience leading complex, multi-team software programs from planning through integration, release, and operational deployment
Experience developing and managing integrated roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths
Experience coordinating software delivery with hardware, silicon, embedded systems, or other tightly coupled engineering organizations
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Ability to pass Blue’s Standard Background Check
Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field
Preferred: Experience delivering networking, telecommunications, aerospace, embedded systems, or large-scale distributed-system programs
Preferred: Experience managing programs spanning cloud software, embedded software, networking hardware, and operational infrastructure
Preferred: Familiarity with routing, switching, wireless systems, Software-Defined Networking, or network management and orchestration
Preferred: Experience using Jira and Confluence
Preferred: Experience in fast-paced development environments with evolving requirements and aggressive delivery timelines
Preferred: Ability to influence technical teams, engineering leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; not guaranteed