Pano AI · 2 months ago
Senior Manager of Technical Program Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $235K/yr
9+ years expPano AI is a growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up focused on early wildfire detection and intelligence. The Senior Manager of Technical Program Management will lead cross-functional program execution and help scale the organization by balancing speed and quality in program delivery.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwarePublic SafetySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution for complex, cross-functional technical programs from inception through delivery
Partner closely with engineering, product management, design, operations, and leadership to define program goals, requirements, and success metrics
Proactively identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams
Define and evolve lightweight processes to improve velocity, visibility, and decision-making without sacrificing quality
Lead program reviews, drive clear documentation, and establish reliable communication rhythms across all stakeholders
Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Coach and develop TPMs and technical leaders to raise the execution bar across the company
Qualification
Required
9+ years of experience in technical program management or equivalent roles in fast-paced, product and engineering teams
2+ years in a formal people management role, ideally leading TPMs or technical leads
Proven success in delivering complex, cross-functional programs involving software, hardware, and/or operational systems
Strong technical fluency — able to understand system architecture, standard operating procedures, databases, and write basic code to automate tasks
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a bias for clarity and alignment
Experience working in startups or small, high-growth teams with evolving processes and goals
Demonstrated ability to balance execution speed with quality and long-term thinking
Humility, empathy, and open-mindedness - no egos
Preferred
Experience in safety-critical systems, public sector, or emergency response technology
Background in engineering, product management, or systems design
Deep experience building and scaling TPM practices at early-stage companies
A passion for climate change adaptation and/or firefighting
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
A matching 401(k) plan
Unlimited paid time off
Stock options
Company
Pano AI
Pano AI (Pano) is the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, providing government, utilities, insurers, and private landowners with advanced tools and realtime situational awareness to quickly mitigate wildfire threats while protecting lives, property, and the environment.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersInitialized Capital
2025-06-16Series B· $44M
2023-07-10Series A· $17M
2022-09-19Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
Sonia Kastner
Co-Founder and CEO
Arvind Satyam
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
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