Senior Program Manager

Anduril; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril in Bellevue, Washington is searching for a Senior Program Manager who will lead program management efforts across its Warfighter Systems business line. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, overseeing both product development and ensuring financial commitments are met.

This position combines strong leadership skills with a passion for delivering advanced technology solutions to military clients, ensuring project execution that supports company growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management, preferably in defense or government contracting.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of contracting processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful program execution, meeting financial commitments.
• Communicate effectively with customers and Anduril leadership.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Schedule management

Financial management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Program Manager

Bellevue, Washington, United States

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 Team

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead efforts across our Warfighter Systems business line. The role focuses on financial management of multiple programs and schedule management of a complex product development program across product, engineering, manufacturing, test, logistics, and delivery. Following these initial focus areas, the role expands to program management of a critical program with significant impact on the company's growth and strategic positioning. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership, and has a passion for delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions to our military customers.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for successful program execution, exceeding both internal and external stakeholder expectations and meeting all business financial commitments
• Demonstrate collaborative leadership skills by building trust with your teams, customers, and peers while holding yourself and the cross‑functional team accountable to execute on business outcomes
• Communicate effectively and with confidence when engaging with customers and Anduril leadership
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives
• Create and implement a comprehensive communications plan for internal and external stakeholder management
• Navigate customer change requests while maintaining program velocity
• Ensure decisions support current efforts and position the company for continued on‑contract growth
• Oversee the development of media and artifacts to illustrate program velocity
• Manage subcontractors, as required, to performance, schedule and budget

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management, preferably in defense or government contracting
• Proven track record of managing large‑scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of contracting processes and large‑scale program management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and ensure compliance
• Strong schedule management skills, including using Microsoft Project and other schedule tools
• Understanding of financial acumen and experience working with cost control / finance stakeholders for financial management
• Demonstrated ability to actively develop and execute an effective program risk management plan
• Experience in developing and executing communication strategies for high‑visibility programs
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 15%)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both hardware and software development lifecycles
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong financial management skills, including budget development and tracking for headcount, non‑headcount, CapEx to establish a baseline, track actuals, and update forecast
• Experience in managing program schedules using MS Project against a DCMA 14‑point checklist
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 USD

Anduril offers a competitive salary, equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package costing little to no employee expense.

Benefits

Anduril invests in its people, providing health, recovery, and other support benefits to employees. For more information, explore Our Benefits.