Program Manager - SkillBridge

Front Door Defense; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Program Manager for the SkillBridge program to own end-to-end execution of a cross-functional defense initiative. Location flexibility includes Ashville, OH and other U.S. cities, emphasizing roadmap ownership and obstacle resolution.

You will work with diverse stakeholders to identify problems, conceive and implement scalable processes, and deliver solutions with partner teams, ensuring continuity and efficiency across the program.

Qualifications

• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support decisions.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Eligible for DoD SkillBridge program.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts, building project roadmaps and aligning teams to deliver end-to-end program results.
• Identify problems with stakeholders, design processes, and implement improvements for the program.
• Scope requirements with partner teams and deliver solutions for core scale challenges.
• Fill gaps to ensure smooth business operations, doing what is needed to succeed.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communication

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional leadership

Security clearance eligible

Willingness to travel

Relocation flexibility

SkillBridge eligible

Job description

Program Manager - SkillBridge

Location: Ashville, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Costa Mesa, California; Irvine, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, District of Columbia.

Own end-to-end execution of a cross-functional defense program from planning to delivery.

About The Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job

• 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

What You'll Do

• 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

Required 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 stakeholdersProficiency 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

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record of proactively identifying future cross-functional issues or needs and proposing solutions
• Familiarity with the technical writing process