Anduril Industries

Senior Program Manager

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in program management, ideally within defense or government contracting.
  • Proven success managing large-scale, complex programs throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Deep understanding of contracting processes and large-scale program management.
  • Excellent skills in stakeholder management and communication.
  • Ability to navigate complex contracts and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Strong schedule management capabilities, particularly with Microsoft Project.
  • Experience in financial management, including cost control and collaboration with finance teams.
  • Proficient in developing risk management plans for programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead successful execution of programs, surpassing stakeholder expectations and financial commitments.
  • Build collaborative relationships with teams, customers, and peers to drive accountability and outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and Anduril leadership, fostering transparency and trust.
  • Drive program execution aimed at meeting key business and financial objectives.
  • Create and manage comprehensive communication plans for stakeholder engagement.
  • Address customer change requests while maintaining program momentum.
  • Make strategic decisions to support ongoing efforts and future growth opportunities.
  • Oversee the management of subcontractors, ensuring adherence to performance, schedule, and budget.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Focus on supporting health, recovery, and personal development through benefits.
  • Access to competitive equity grants as part of the total compensation package.
Full Job Description
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 multiple programs within the business line with the goal of ensuring we meet our committed financial targets and (2) schedule management of a complex product development program across multiple disciplines - product, engineering, manufacturing, test, logistics and delivery. Following these initial focus areas, this role allows for the opportunity to expand scope by taking on program management of a critical program with significant impact on our company's growth and strategic positioning in the defense sector.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to navigate complexities, and have a passion for delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to our military customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Responsible for successful program execution, exceeding both internal and external stakeholder expectations and meeting all business financial commitments
  • Demonstrate collaborative leadership skills by building trust with your teams, customers, and peers while holding yourself and the cross functional team accountable to execute on business outcomes
  • Communicate effectively and with confidence when engaging with customers and Anduril leadership
  • Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives
  • Create and implement a comprehensive communications plan for internal and external stakeholder management
  • Navigate customer change requests while maintaining program velocity
  • Ensure decisions support current efforts and position the company for continued on-contract growth
  • Oversee the development of media and artifacts to illustrate program velocity
  • Manage sub contractors, as required, to performance, schedule and budget
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of experience in program management, preferably in defense or government contracting
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle
  • Strong understanding of contracting processes and large scale program management
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and ensure compliance
  • Strong schedule management skills, including using Microsoft Project and other schedule tools
  • Understanding of Financial Acumen and experience working with cost control / finance stakeholders for financial management
  • Demonstrated ability to actively develop and execute an effective program risk management plan
  • Experience in developing and executing communication strategies for high-visibility programs
  • Willingness to travel as needed (up to 15%)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with both hardware and software development lifecycles
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Strong financial management skills, including budget development and tracking - for Headcount, Non-Headcount, CapEx to establish a baseline, track actuals, and update forecast
  • Experience in managing Program Schedules using MS Project against a DCMA 14 point checklist
  • PMP certification or equivalent preferred


US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 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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