Senior Technical Program Manager, Mathematical Software
Senior Technical Program Manager at defense tech company Anduril, driving delivery of Battlespace Awareness software — optimization and estimation algorithms for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification. Day to day: planning execution, managing releases, risks, resources, and stakeholder communication across sub-teams; requires optimization/AI-ML fluency and a U.S. securi
- Compensation
- $167K–$222K / yr
- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development
- Demonstrable understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
Nice to have
- Experience working with materiel leadership or mission partners within Army Air & Missile Defense, USMC Ground Based Air Defense, SOCOM, DHS CBP, or allied defense organizations; working knowledge of
- Experience developing mathematical software such as optimization solvers, estimation engines, simulation frameworks, or applied probability models
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Technical Program Manager, Mathematical Software and Algorithms is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and delivery of the Battlespace Awareness software for critical programs - ensuring it meets all technical, functional, and business requirements. Battlespace Awareness software services comprise advanced algorithms for sense-making and decision-making at tactical timelines. This role requires an individual with a strong technical background in software development, particularly in the domain of optimization and estimation, and experience managing complex projects with multiple sub-teams and many stakeholders. The Sr Technical Program Manager will be the linchpin in ensuring that the software is developed in line with the objectives defined and is released according to the planned schedule.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Project Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and maintain a detailed project and execution plan - including feature development, testing and validation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Establish clear objectives and deliverables for the software that align with program needs.
- Technical Expertise:
- Maintain a deep understanding of underlying algorithms and software interfaces for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification to ensure that the relevant services integrate effectively with the larger C2 system.
- Stay updated on the latest techniques to work with subject matter experts in incorporating relevant innovations into the project plan.
- Documentation and Process Improvement:
- Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports.
- Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Release Management:
- Oversee the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring that deployment is carried out smoothly and efficiently.