Anduril Industries

Staff Program Manager

Anduril Industries$166K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; technical background preferred.
  • 8+ years managing development of complex technical systems through the product lifecycle.
  • Track record of managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects to on-time, on-budget completion.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience coordinating internal and external teams in a technology-focused organization.
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Own technical delivery of development programs from concept to completion.
  • Ensure engineering deliverables meet requirements, milestones, and standards.
  • Act as a liaison between Program Managers and engineering teams.
  • Build strong relationships with government customers for feedback and solution development.
  • Execute independently on broad requirements from various stakeholders.
  • Oversee end-to-end execution of program technical scope and deliverables.
  • Develop lightweight processes and metrics for planning, risk management, and communication.
  • Become a trusted partner and advisor to engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investment in employee growth and wellbeing.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers' capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of our development programs. In this role, you will own technical planning and cross-functional execution to ensure program success. Working closely with the General Manager, Chief Engineer, Functional Engineering teams (Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineering) you will drive the development and integration of Anduril products and technologies while managing cost, deliveries, execution risks and schedule to achieve delivery excellence.
ABOUT THE JOB

Success in this position hinges on three key facets:
  1. Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concept. Identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team.
  2. Execution focused - digging into the details, charting the path and owning the outcome. You will be expected to utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with your program management, and leadership skills to deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer.
  3. Collaborative partnership - managing customer relationships and shaping the future of the program with the government.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • In partnership with the General Manager, Program Managers, Chief Engineers and Engineering teams, you will own the development and deployment of Anduril's TRS technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of War.
  • Drive the technical execution of development programs from concept through delivery. Ensure all engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, milestones, and technical standards.
  • Serve as a bridge between Program Managers and engineering functional teams.
  • Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril's DOW customers, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster
  • Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously
  • Responsible for end-to-end execution of the program technical scope and associated deliverables
  • Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly
  • Own all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril's engineers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred)
  • Minimum of 8 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on-time, on-budget completion
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level
  • Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
  • Comfortable with 50% travel


US Salary Range

$166,000-$253,000 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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