What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager position at Istari Digital?
[ABOUT ISTARI DIGITAL]
Istari is a digital engineering software company enabling our customers to turn the physical world into the digital to accomplish their specific mission or business objectives.
Istari was founded with the vision of making open, scalable digital engineering ecosystems a reality – where new technologies and systems are created digitally, free from the real-world constraints of costs and schedules. We are creating the world’s best engineering model sharing platform, allowing our customers to simply and securely integrate their models across different engineering disciplines, organizations, and security levels.
At Istari, we are passionate about our mission of creating the world's first open and scalable industrial metaverse. Whether our customers are designing prototypes, performing virtual testing, or training AI and autonomy for complex systems, we know that going digital will save them time, resources, and reduce their environmental impact.
While we are a distributed team with most team-members working remotely, we place an emphasis on staying connected and collaborative, prioritizing in-person opportunities to build trust as a team. At Istari, we still believe that trust is best built in-person. To do this, we have an engineering headquarters in Cambridge, MA for focused technical development and several times per year we gather for an off-site that allows us to develop our professional skills and our team relationships.
[VALUES]
At Istari, we live by our values, which include:
Purposeful Autonomy
We value letting people self-organize and self-motivate.
Our flat structure and lack of meeting clutter are meant to empower individuals and teams to be proactive.
Our autonomy is measured, goal-oriented, and results-driven – not meandering.
Clear objectives help us prioritize our time.
Smart Transparency
We believe in honest-but-kind communication, transparency, and open-door policies.
We love learning about challenges and tackling them early, not hearing good or bad news late.
We share work-in-progress across our team.
Fast feedback keeps autonomy purposeful.
Continual Curiosity
At Istari, we love learning to do things ourselves.
We ask, read, share, teach – even watch YouTube videos – to learn new skills to solve problems.
When we make breakthroughs, we write them down.
Writing focuses ideas, helps us learn, and helps us share.
Equal Opportunity
Istari is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
This program is a complex, multi-network program requiring government approvals and coordination across multiple stakeholders. We are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to serve as the primary PM on this initiative. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of guiding multi-disciplinary teams in the planning, deployment, and sustainment of IT systems—encompassing secure networking, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity—across diverse system environments. From conceptual design and risk-based strategic planning to implementation and sponsor reviews, the successful candidate will drive transformative initiatives that deliver mission-critical results while ensuring all requisite government certifications and approvals are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits
We offer highly competitive benefits, including:
Health and Family
Thank you for your interest in Istari. Expect to hear back from us soon with next steps.
Istari is a digital engineering software company enabling our customers to turn the physical world into the digital to accomplish their specific mission or business objectives.
Istari was founded with the vision of making open, scalable digital engineering ecosystems a reality – where new technologies and systems are created digitally, free from the real-world constraints of costs and schedules. We are creating the world’s best engineering model sharing platform, allowing our customers to simply and securely integrate their models across different engineering disciplines, organizations, and security levels.
At Istari, we are passionate about our mission of creating the world's first open and scalable industrial metaverse. Whether our customers are designing prototypes, performing virtual testing, or training AI and autonomy for complex systems, we know that going digital will save them time, resources, and reduce their environmental impact.
While we are a distributed team with most team-members working remotely, we place an emphasis on staying connected and collaborative, prioritizing in-person opportunities to build trust as a team. At Istari, we still believe that trust is best built in-person. To do this, we have an engineering headquarters in Cambridge, MA for focused technical development and several times per year we gather for an off-site that allows us to develop our professional skills and our team relationships.
[VALUES]
At Istari, we live by our values, which include:
Purposeful Autonomy
We value letting people self-organize and self-motivate.
Our flat structure and lack of meeting clutter are meant to empower individuals and teams to be proactive.
Our autonomy is measured, goal-oriented, and results-driven – not meandering.
Clear objectives help us prioritize our time.
Smart Transparency
We believe in honest-but-kind communication, transparency, and open-door policies.
We love learning about challenges and tackling them early, not hearing good or bad news late.
We share work-in-progress across our team.
Fast feedback keeps autonomy purposeful.
Continual Curiosity
At Istari, we love learning to do things ourselves.
We ask, read, share, teach – even watch YouTube videos – to learn new skills to solve problems.
When we make breakthroughs, we write them down.
Writing focuses ideas, helps us learn, and helps us share.
Equal Opportunity
Istari is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
This program is a complex, multi-network program requiring government approvals and coordination across multiple stakeholders. We are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to serve as the primary PM on this initiative. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of guiding multi-disciplinary teams in the planning, deployment, and sustainment of IT systems—encompassing secure networking, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity—across diverse system environments. From conceptual design and risk-based strategic planning to implementation and sponsor reviews, the successful candidate will drive transformative initiatives that deliver mission-critical results while ensuring all requisite government certifications and approvals are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Program Management: Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure technical objectives are met on schedule and within budget. Manage the complexities of multi-network integration, ensuring compliance with government regulations and authorities to operate (ATO) across diverse environments. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and risk management to meet program milestones and requirements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Customer Success, etc.) on contract deliverables and documentation when needed
- IT, Networking & Cybersecurity: Lead the adoption and refinement of secure networking architectures, enterprise IT solutions, and integrated cyber defense strategies. Implement robust designs that link multiple enclaves or security domains to optimize data exchange and system performance. Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies and risk management frameworks to ensure systems meet rigorous safety, reliability, and accreditation standards. Coordinate with relevant authorities to align IT solutions with certification to field and reciprocity requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
- 10 years of experience in IT, networking, or cybersecurity fields, with demonstrated knowledge of multi-network systems and government compliance
- Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and high-profile government or enterprise-level programs
- Expertise in secure networking, IT systems architecture, DevOps/DevSecOps, or cybersecurity frameworks
- Familiarity with government system authorizations, including authority to deploy, authority to operate (ATO), certification to field, and reciprocity processes
- Demonstrated success in business development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement
- Active or eligible for U.S. Government security clearances
- Experience implementing integrated network and security frameworks for large-scale systems or complex multi-enclave architectures
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), subcontract management, and critical path analysis
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including RMF (Risk Management Framework), to achieve and maintain ATO
- Strong communication skills for proposal writing, technical presentations, and sponsor negotiations
Benefits
We offer highly competitive benefits, including:
Health and Family
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays
- Competitive Compensation
- 401k
- Company Stock Options
- Home Office Setup Budget
- Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
Thank you for your interest in Istari. Expect to hear back from us soon with next steps.
Salary : $130,000 - $161,000
