Raft brings the power of AI and logistics together to help freight forwarders and customs brokers automate workflows, cut costs, and scale efficiently. Backed by Bessemer.
About the role
As a Technical Program Manager , you will take complete ownership of program health—balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success. You will be responsible for leading a fast-moving development team, ensuring contract deliverables are met while navigating evolving priorities and customer needs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with exposure to Agile development methodologies
- Experience working with DoD customers, ideally in the Pacific theater or within US Navy operations
- Strong background and expertise in CJADC2 (Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control)
- Proven track record of leading RFI/RFP responses and driving strategic business
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and drive clarity where needed
- Proven leadership in development teams, ensuring execution and alignment with customer needs
More about this role
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
As a Technical Program Manager , you will take complete ownership of program health—balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success. You will be responsible for leading a fast-moving development team, ensuring contract deliverables are met while navigating evolving priorities and customer needs. This role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, is comfortable wearing multiple hats across program, project, and product management, and can effectively bridge the gap between technical teams and customer stakeholders.
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