Senior Program Manager
Leads program management within Anduril's Warfighter Systems line, starting with financial management and planning for a major defense program, then owning end-to-end execution of a hardware/software product program as the primary customer interface. Requires deep program management experience and U.S. Secret clearance eligibility.
- Compensation
- $146K–$194K / yr
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of experience in program management, preferably in defense or government contracting
- Proven track record of managing medium to large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle
- Strong understanding of contracting processes and medium to large scale program management
- Financial acumen and experience working with cost control / finance stakeholders for financial management
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute a complex program schedule
- Demonstrated ability to actively develop and execute an effective program risk management plan
- Experience developing and executing communication strategies for high-visibility programs
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed (up to 15%)
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance
Nice to have
- Experience with both hardware and software development lifecycles
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- Experience managing program schedules using MS Project against a DCMA 14 point checklist
- PMP certification or equivalent
Full description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The Connected Warfare (CW) simulaivision builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time sensitive, multi domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every mac robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time sensitive decision, effectively transforming the way that militaries close kills chains and enable mission autonomy.
Warfighter Systems (WS) brings cutting-edge technology directly to those on the front lines. Wearable tech, immersive mission command tools, and seamlessly integrated software and hardware create an ecosystem that enhances situational awareness, survivability, and combat effectiveness. From training to battlefield operations, Anduril’s Warfighter Systems organization designs tools that move at the speed of war, ensuring that soldiers are better connected, more lethal, and more resilient.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead efforts across our Warfighter Systems business line,which brings cutting-edge technology directly to those on the front lines. Wearable tech, immersive mission command tools, and seamlessly integrated software and hardware create an ecosystem that enhances situational awareness, survivability, and combat effectiveness. From training to battlefield operations, Anduril’s Warfighter Systems organization designs tools that move at the speed of war, ensuring that soldiers are better connected, more lethal, and more resilient.
This role offers an exciting opportunity with the initial focus on 2 critical areas that has high business impact and leadership visibility - (1) financial management of a major program within the business line with the goal of ensuring we meet our committed financial targets and (2) leading planning for upcoming programs across multiple disciplines tied to our growth pipeline.
Following these initial focus areas, this role allows for the opportunity to expand scope by taking on program management of a product development program spanning hardware and software that has high business impact and leadership visibility. This Senior PM will be accountable for the overall program execution serving as the primary customer interface and managing scope, schedule and risks across multiple disciplines - product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, logistics and delivery.