Anduril Industries

Technical Program Manager, Classified Systems

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

Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience in government programs, particularly within secure environments.
  • 7+ years in Project or Program Management or similar leadership roles.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance required.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for complex problem-solving.
  • Proven ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills for managing concurrent projects.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives including planning and deployment.
  • Communicate effectively with engineering teams using PM tools like JIRA and Confluence.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Facilitate cross-functional teamwork and ensure alignment on goals.
  • Provide technical expertise to influence engineering and support decisions.
  • Define and implement best practices for program management processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at low or no cost to employees.
  • Investment in employee health and recovery.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

We're seeking a Technical Program Manager to gather and align requirements to business outcomes, lead Program delivery through accreditation leveraging outcome focused reporting. You will have the opportunity to work on net new programs, process improvement, and strategy. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, program management experience, customer focus, and an understanding of the defense sector. You will work closely with engineering, cyber-assurance, support, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners.
ABOUT THE JOB

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Serve as primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders as the ultimate owner of a Program.
  • Program Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives, from defining requirements, through final deployment and ATO. This includes creating detailed project plans, schedule and dependency tracking, and resource strategies.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate within engineering teams via PM tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence) to organize and ensure the teams understand how their work connects to higher level milestones. Generate reports and provide clear, concise status updates to all stakeholders, from technical teams to executive leadership, translating complex technical issues into non-technical terms when necessary.
  • Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify potential technical and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive the resolution of issues and impediments before they arise.
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Facilitate communication and collaboration among diverse teams ensuring everyone is aligned on goals and progress.
  • Technical Expertise: Understand the architecture and positively influence engineering and support decisions.
  • Process Improvement: Define, implement, and refine program management processes and best practices to increase efficiency and execution quality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Exhibit a natural inclination for ownership, accountability, and action.
  • Excellent organizational, coordination, and multitasking capabilities to manage numerous concurrent projects.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into meaningful business terms, milestones, and outcomes.
  • Ability to inspire and guide teams, build consensus, and influence without direct authority.
  • Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g. DoD/IC environments)
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
  • 10 years experience in government programs, specifically in secure spaces.
  • 7 years experience in Project or Program Management or other leadership roles.
  • Willingness to travel
  • Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance
  • PMP, ITIL, Industry Agile certifications are a plus


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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