Program Manager – Defense Tech & AI Systems

Roboticsconnected; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional development programs across diverse teams, owning end-to-end delivery from scoping to execution. The role supports multiple divisions and locations, with interview matching to your background and location preference.

You will drive process improvements, manage budgets, and coordinate stakeholders while ensuring alignment with security and mission priorities.

Qualifications

• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in using both qualitative and quantitative data to perform analysis and support operational decisions
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
• Ability to relocate as needed
• Eligible for DoW SkillBridge Program

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts, building project roadmaps, getting alignment from different parties, and working through roadblocks as they come up, owning end-to-end implementation of a given program
• Work closely with various stakeholders to identify problems, conceive solutions, and implement processes to improve your program
• Work closely with partner teams to scope requirements and deliver solutions to help aid in solving core scale problems
• Fill in critical gaps to ensure the business can run smoothly...this is a critical aspect of this role, we do what needs to be done regardless of experience
• Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness
• Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on solving the largest problems to improve the bottom line
• Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions
• Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to meet goals
• Risk Management – Identify, assess , and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between commercial, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality and leadership teams to align efforts with business objectives

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Program management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional development programs across diverse teams, owning end-to-end delivery from scoping to execution. The role supports multiple divisions and locations, with interview matching to your background and location preference.

You will drive process improvements, manage budgets, and coordinate stakeholders while ensuring alignment with security and mission priorities.