Director of Maritime Programs & In-Service Delivery

Speedrun Talent Network; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Australia is hiring a Director, Program Management to lead a critical maritime program from development through service, reporting to senior stakeholders including Navy and Government. Based in Sydney, you will oversee cost, schedule, risk and performance, coordinating with engineering, operations, and support teams to deliver capability to the fleet.

The role requires a proven track record in complex defence programs, strong leadership, and the ability to manage cross‑functional teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program management with senior leadership roles in defence.
• Experience with Australian Government contracts and ASDEFCON.
• Strong track record delivering complex defence programs.
• Security: Australian citizen able to obtain NV1 clearance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large maritime program delivering on cost, schedule, scope and performance commitments.
• Own the program baselines, Integrated Master Schedule and resource plan; forecast variances and drive recovery.
• Lead introduction into service, transition to operating and support organisations with Navy partners.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics and support teams to ensure capabilities reach fleet and are maintained.
• Drive continuous capability development and manage cadence of hardware/software increments.
• Build and manage relationships with Navy, Defence, Government stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead governance forums, steering committees and executive briefings; manage expectations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline

Postgraduate qualifications in project management or business (desirable)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Anduril Australia is hiring a Director, Program Management to lead a critical maritime program from development through service, reporting to senior stakeholders including Navy and Government. Based in Sydney, you will oversee cost, schedule, risk and performance, coordinating with engineering, operations, and support teams to deliver capability to the fleet.

The role requires a proven track record in complex defence programs, strong leadership, and the ability to manage cross‑functional teams