Aechelon Technology Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Program Manager / Project Manager
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expAechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager / Project Manager to lead the coordination, planning, and delivery of multiple high-impact software initiatives, ensuring that complex projects move forward efficiently and deliver on commitments.
Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Partner with engineering, systems, and product teams to translate program goals into actionable plans, milestones, and deliverables
Coordinate multiple concurrent projects with many moving parts — ensuring dependencies are managed and schedules stay on track
Drive clarity and focus across teams by proactively identifying risks, resolving blockers, and communicating priorities
Manage program-level communication and reporting to ensure visibility across technical and leadership stakeholders
Work closely with the Software Infrastructure and QA teams to support testing, release management, and process improvement
Triage and prioritize issues from field operations, balancing customer support and ongoing development timelines
Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions, retrospectives, and status reviews to maintain alignment and accountability
Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement across development processes and tools
Qualification
Required
5-7+ years of experience in program or project management roles, ideally within a software or technology development environment
Demonstrated success managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
Proven ability to drive results and accountability across cross-functional teams without direct authority
Strong understanding of software development, testing, and release methodologies
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on execution and delivery
Experience using Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools
Eligibility to work with export-controlled technology
Experience with 3D, 2D, or geographic content creation tools such as Maya, Presagis Creator, Photoshop, QGIS, ArcMap, Global Mapper
Preferred
Experience in real-time graphics, simulation, or video game development
Familiarity with Jira, Perforce, Visual Studio, Jenkins, or other software development tools
Background in Computer Science or related field; programming experience with Python or C++ is a plus
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Company performance-based profit sharing
401k
100% employer paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans)
Company
Aechelon Technology Inc.
Aechelon Technology, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-11-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Javier Castellar
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Chris Blumenthal
CFO/General Counsel
Recent News
2025-09-16
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