Anduril Industries

Senior Technical Program Manager, Ground Systems

Anduril Industries$166K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program and contract management for defense or tech sectors
  • Familiarity with government business development and procurement processes
  • Proficient in program finance and KPI management
  • Able to thrive in resource-constrained environments
  • Skilled in goal setting amidst ambiguity
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills to lead and follow effectively
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Project

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily program coordination across various Anduril teams and SMEs
  • Guide team members in finance, operations, and stakeholder engagement
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of Anduril’s products to support training efforts
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external partners
  • Collaborate with Proposal & Capture Team on new proposals
  • Act as Action Officer for various program-specific projects
  • Set communication standards within the program and with external contacts
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and policies
  • Identify and mitigate potential program risks
  • Pursue process improvement and efficiency within the program

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available with minimal cost to employees
  • Health and recovery support initiatives
  • Investment in employee well-being and future planning
  • Equity grants as part of total compensation
  • Competitive benefits supporting work-life balance
Full Job Description


WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead the day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives and tasks, spanning across Anduril teams and SMEs
  • Provide guidance and direction to program team members, including finance, division operations, mission operations, and other stakeholders to enable program execution
  • Develop a strong system-level understanding of the business lines and products they support by becoming a power user of Anduril's products - and becoming comfortable with teaching others
  • Deeply understand your customers objectives, constraints, and perspectives
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other external partners
  • Play a key role in the development and delivery of new proposals working closely with the Proposal & Capture Team, growth/business development, legal & finance
  • Serve as Action Officer for special projects; execute special projects as demanded by the program
  • Drive and set the standard for the program's communications across the team within Anduril and with key customer and government POCs
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures associated with the program
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact program delivery
  • Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in Program Management, contract management of/with focused program offices
  • Experience with government: business development, contract structures, budget cycles, procurement processes, program funding, and proposal processes
  • Experience in Program Finance: Direct vs Indirect, forecasting, resource loading, financial KPIs and/or EVM
  • Comfortable with working in limited resource environments
  • Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in a complex, fast moving environments with ambiguous requirements
  • Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Project
  • Travel as required to support customer needs and operations (10%)
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience as a program or project manager in defense, tech, consulting or similar field
  • Experience managing complex projects in government a plus
  • Bachelor of Science in STEM field or equivalent working experience
  • Prior experience working on software or hardware products through multiple iterations and lifecycles


US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 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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