Anduril Industries

People Program Manager

Anduril Industries$112K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in program management, HR, internal operations, or management consulting.
  • Proven ability to manage moderately complex programs from start to finish.
  • Strong motivation driven by a commitment to solving defense-related challenges.
  • Experience in cross-functional projects with technical and user-oriented components.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute key projects within the People organization, aligning with business goals.
  • Maintain high execution standards by overseeing projects from initiation to completion.
  • Develop and track comprehensive project schedules, briefs, and risk assessments.
  • Utilize analytical skills to design impactful analyses that guide decision-making.
  • Build trust with senior leaders, translating complex data into actionable plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investment in employee development and well-being.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

At Anduril, we're not just changing the game - we're redefining it. As a People Program Manager, you will partner with teams and leaders from across the business to drive execution, manage program lifecycles, and build lasting, scalable organizational solutions.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our rapidly growing People PM Team. From talent acquisition to compensation, you'll dive deep into our critical workflows, emerging as the directly accountable owner for key People Programs. With your strong foundation in project management, a keen understanding of data analysis, and ability to build trust across the business, you will drive program initiatives, manage risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the company.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • You'll lead and execute critical projects within the People organization, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives.
  • You have an insanely high execution bar and will see projects through from conception to tactical completion to move Anduril forward.
  • Develop, own, and maintain comprehensive program schedules, project briefs, trackers, and risk/opportunity registers to ensure on-schedule delivery.
  • Use your qualitative and quantitative skill set to tackle complex problems with strong analytical thinking to design key analyses that influence operational decisions.
  • Build trust and credibility with senior partners, acting as the primary interface and translating complex people data into clear, actionable project plans.
  • You'll communicate across teams, bridging different parts of the organization, crafting compelling narratives and project updates that align stakeholders and drive positive program outcomes and alignment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in program management, internal operations, human resources, or management consulting.
  • Proven experience managing the end-to-end execution of moderately complex programs, including risk mitigation, task tracking, and stakeholder management.
  • You are motivated by our mission. We are working to solve the biggest problems in defense.
  • You thrive in cross-functional projects that have a combination of technical requirements and user-focused workflows.
  • You get energy from being a thought partner to others, using sound judgment to determine next steps with minimal direction.
  • You are empathetic: you are eager to see the world from your users' perspective.
  • You love solving complex, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way.
  • You're both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility.
  • You don't wait on others to solve problems. You proactively step into the gap to offer solutions yourself.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex project details, trade-offs, and metrics clearly and concisely.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities


US Salary Range

$112,000-$149,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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