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Technical Program Manager Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Peraton

Deputy Program Manager

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM · Hybrid

$108K/yr

As the Deputy Program Manager , you'll support and contribute to day-to-day program execution ... Understanding of DoD acquisition, contracting, finance, budgeting, and technical review processes.

Peraton

Deputy Program Manager

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM · Hybrid

$108K/yr

As the Deputy Program Manager , you'll support and contribute to day-to-day program execution ... Understanding of DoD acquisition, contracting, finance, budgeting, and technical review processes.

AMRI

Senior Program Manager III

Albuquerque, NM

$112K - $112K/yr

The Senior Program Manager III is responsible for managing the successful technical transfer of client programs and products to Curia. This includes the management of a client-Curia cross functional ...

University of New Mexico

Sr Program Manager

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$112K - $112K/yr

Sr Program Manager Requisition ID req37449 Working Title Sr Program Manager Position Grade 14 Position Summary The Research Management team within the Department of Family and Community Medicine ...

Curia, Inc.

Senior Program Manager III

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$112K - $112K/yr

The Senior Program Manager III is responsible for managing the successful technical transfer of client programs and products to Curia. This includes the management of a client-Curia cross functional ...

University of New Mexico

Sr Program Manager

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$112K - $112K/yr

Sr Program Manager Requisition ID req37449 Working Title Sr Program Manager Position Grade 14 Position Summary The Research Management team within the Department of Family and Community Medicine ...

University of New Mexico

Sr Program Manager

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$112K - $112K/yr

The RMT Senior Program Manager works under the direction of the Vice Chair for Research (VCR). The VCR develops the DFCM strategic vision for research and establishes requisites for the work of the ...

Bernalillo County

Community Program Manager

Albuquerque, NM · Hybrid

$78K - $124K/yr

Community Program Manager Department: Behavioral Health Location: 415 SILVER AVE SW Pay Range: $78,582.00 - $124,093.00 Close Date: August 17, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to ...

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Bernalillo County

Community Program Manager

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$78K - $124K/yr

Community Program Manager Department: Behavioral Health Location: 415 SILVER AVE SW Pay Range: $78,582.00 - $124,093.00 Close Date: August 17, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to ...

AECOM

Program Manager - Mine Closure

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical understanding, commercial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership

AECOM

Program Manager - Mine Closure

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical understanding, commercial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership

AECOM

Program Manager - Mine Closure

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical understanding, commercial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership

AECOM

Program Manager - Mine Closure

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical understanding, commercial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership

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How much do technical program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical program manager in Albuquerque, NM is $141,180.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,000.00 and $161,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Program Manager, you need a strong background in project management, software development processes, and a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Agile methodologies, and PMP or Scrum certifications is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure seamless project delivery, effective team collaboration, and alignment between technical teams and business goals.

What is a technical program manager?

A technical program manager oversees a company’s technical projects, such as implementing new network systems or developing new products. Job duties include supervising development teams, assessing work schedules, assessing productivity, and addressing any quality assurance issues that arise during production. Technical program managers are often responsible for creating reports to upper management based on the functions of the products and making suggestions on how to streamline future projects. They may also help the organization develop new strategies related to production and sales goals.

What is the difference between Technical Program Manager vs Software Engineer?

AspectTechnical Program ManagerSoftware Engineer
Primary RoleOversees project execution, coordinates teams, manages timelinesDesigns, develops, tests software applications
Required SkillsProject management, communication, technical understandingProgramming, software development, problem-solving
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, project-focusedDevelopment teams, coding environments
CertificationsPMP, Agile certifications often preferredNone mandatory, but certifications like Scrum or AWS helpful

While Technical Program Managers coordinate and oversee projects across teams, Software Engineers focus on building and coding software solutions. Both roles require technical understanding, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

How do technical program managers typically collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure project success?

Technical Program Managers (TPMs) play a central role in facilitating communication and alignment between engineering, product, and other cross-functional teams. They work closely with product managers to define project requirements and prioritize deliverables, while coordinating with engineering to develop realistic timelines and resolve technical challenges. TPMs often lead regular meetings, track progress, and proactively address risks to keep everyone on the same page. Building strong relationships and fostering a culture of open dialogue are essential for TPMs to ensure projects stay on track and meet business goals.
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Infographic showing various Technical Program Manager job openings in Albuquerque, NM as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,938 per year, or $63.9 per hour.

Sr. Program Manager, Space Technologies

AeroVironment, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$80K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

AeroVironment rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
AV has an immediate opening for a Senior Technical Program Manager to support laser communications programs within the Space Technologies Business Unit. AV provides a full suite of exquisite, space-qualified hardware trusted to fly in the most extreme environments space presents across LEO, MEO, GEO, and xGEO. With hundreds of systems flying in space, our customers turn to AV when a mission can't fail. This is a full-time, on-site position in Albuquerque, NM.
Position Responsibilities
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to successfully design and deliver hardware for space electronics programs.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, systems, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, identifying critical path activities and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the team, product lead, and external/internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee requirements definition, system architecture, design reviews, verification, and validation processes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable space, aerospace, or defense standards and customer specifications.
  • Perform project management activities in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO-standards).
  • Monitor performance and progress using appropriate tools and metrics to report status to management.
  • Facilitate clear communication across all team members, ensuring effective collaboration and timely decision-making.
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure team members' responsibilities, accountability and authority are clearly documented and understood and individuals are executing to the plan.
  • Support resource allocation, budget tracking and identify, document and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts, negotiate scope of work.
  • Develop, implement, and manage corrective actions at the activity level while maintaining baseline integrity.
  • Establish, monitor and integrate change management processes and decisions.
  • Facilitate negotiations involving major project parameters such as deliverable definition and performance objectives (e.g., cost, schedule, quality).
  • All other relevant duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 8-12 years of experience managing large-scale programs, with a proven track record in leading complex, multi-million-dollar programs
  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies, organizational change management principles, and developing risk management & mitigation plans
  • Knowledge of the Project Lifecycle from requirements definition, proposal preparation and negotiation and project implementation through to completion
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence without direct authority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other program management tools (e.g., Jira, Gitlab, etc.)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to listen, assimilate, evaluate, and summarize. Sound ability to communicate with the customer at all levels
  • Strong initiative in defining, proposing, implementing, and communicating schedule metrics that support informed decision-making
  • Some travel required (~20%)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Physical Demands
  • Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen required
Clearance Level
No Clearance
The salary range for this role is:
$80,500 - $123,000
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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