Senior Program Manager

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the Warfighter Systems program line, delivering wearable tech and mission command tools that enhance situational awareness and combat effectiveness. You will drive cross-functional execution across hardware and software, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced defense environment.

The role focuses on financial management of major programs, with potential expansion to product development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management experience, preferably in defense or government contracting.
• Proven track record managing medium to large-scale programs across the product development lifecycle.
• Experience with contracting processes and program governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful program execution, meeting contractual commitments and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrate collaborative leadership with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers and Anduril leadership.
• Manage overall program schedule and critical-path tracking.
• Navigate change requests while maintaining velocity and financial targets.

Skills

Program management

Defense contracting

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel up to 15%

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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.

The Connected Warfare (CW) simulaivision builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time sensitive, multi domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every mac robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time sensitive decision, effectively transforming the way that militaries close kills chains and enable mission autonomy.

Warfighter Systems (WS) brings cutting‑edge technology directly to those on the front lines. Wearable tech, immersive mission command tools, and seamlessly integrated software and hardware create an ecosystem that enhances situational awareness, survivability, and combat effectiveness. From training to battlefield operations, Anduril’s Warfighter Systems organization designs tools that move at the speed of war, ensuring that soldiers are better connected, more lethal, and more resilient.

About The Team

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead efforts across our Warfighter Systems business line, which brings cutting‑edge technology directly to those on the front lines. Wearable tech, immersive mission command tools, and seamlessly integrated software and hardware create an ecosystem that enhances situational awareness, survivability, and combat effectiveness. From training to battlefield operations, Anduril’s Warfighter Systems organization designs tools that move at the speed of war, ensuring that soldiers are better connected, more lethal, and more resilient.

This role offers an exciting opportunity with the initial focus on 2 critical areas that has high business impact and leadership visibility - (1) financial management of a major program within the business line with the goal of ensuring we meet our committed financial targets and (2) leading planning for upcoming programs across multiple disciplines tied to our growth pipeline.

Following these initial focus areas, this role allows for the opportunity to expand scope by taking on program management of a product development program spanning hardware and software that has high business impact and leadership visibility. This Senior PM will be accountable for the overall program execution serving as the primary customer interface and managing scope, schedule and risks across multiple disciplines - product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, logistics and delivery.

This is an opportunity to lead a critical program with significant impact on our company's growth and strategic positioning in the defense sector. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to navigate complexities, and have 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 contractual 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
• Manage the overall program schedule including critical path tracking, schedule risk mitigations, visibility to Anduril leadership and updates to the customer
• Navigate customer change requests while maintaining program velocity and adhering to financial targets through scope management and change control
• Ensure decisions support current efforts and position the company for continued on‑contract growth

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management, preferably in defense or government contracting
• Proven track record of managing medium to large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of contracting processes and medium to large scale program management
• Financial Acumen and experience working with cost control / finance stakeholders for financial management
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute a complex program schedule
• Demonstrated ability to actively develop and execute an effective program risk management plan
• Experience in developing and executing communication strategies for high‑visibility programs
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• 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
• 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

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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