Senior Battlespace Tech Program Manager | AI & C2

Anduril Industries; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Sr Technical Program Manager for Battlespace to lead the development and delivery of Battlespace Awareness software. You will manage multi-team execution, ensure alignment with technical and program goals, and oversee release readiness in a high-stakes defense domain.

The role requires deep software background in optimization, AI/ML, and battle-management interfaces, plus proven leadership and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development for advanced algorithms.
• Demonstrable understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed project and execution plan, including feature development, testing and validation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Establish clear objectives and deliverables for the software that align with program needs.
• Maintain a deep understanding of algorithms and interfaces for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification to ensure integration with the C2 system.
• Stay updated on techniques to incorporate innovations into the project plan through subject matter experts.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation for the project, including technical specifications and project reports.
• Oversee the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring quality standards before deployment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
• Assess and allocate necessary resources, monitor utilization, and adjust to avoid bottlenecks.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies with SMEs to minimize impact on timeline and deliverables.
• Regularly review and update the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape.
• Collaborate with other divisions to ensure software supports program priorities and integration requirements.

Skills

Project management

Optimization algorithms

AI/ML understanding

Leadership

Communication

JIRA/Confluence/GitHub

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Sr Technical Program Manager for Battlespace to lead the development and delivery of Battlespace Awareness software. You will manage multi-team execution, ensure alignment with technical and program goals, and oversee release readiness in a high-stakes defense domain.

The role requires deep software background in optimization, AI/ML, and battle-management interfaces, plus proven leadership and collaboration with stakeholders.