Senior Program Manager, Defense Tech — Launched Effects

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to provide tactical support for national security clients, driving adoption of Launched Effects and coordinating across engineering, product, and field teams to ensure successful deployments.

You will manage client accounts, document interactions in Salesforce, and lead strategic engagements with defense customers, while ensuring compliance and timely delivery in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline.
• 5+ years in program/project management, sales, or business development in defense/aerospace/government contracting.
• Experience with unmanned aerial systems (UAS), autonomous platforms, AI/ML, or Launched Effects is highly desirable.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record closing significant contracts with U.S. government entities.
• Prior military experience is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Client Engagement: lead defense accounts and build enduring relationships with leaders and end-users.
• Daily Client Operations & Support: manage communications and coordinate rapid issue resolution.
• Solution Adoption & Growth: drive adoption, upsell features, and renew contracts.
• Tactical Execution & Deliverables: schedule demos, track usage, and manage orders.
• Internal Coordination & Problem Solving: liaise with engineering, product, and field teams.
• Performance & Reporting: forecast metrics and provide leadership with status updates.
• Domain Expertise & Market Intelligence: stay current on defense tech and client needs.
• Compliance & Documentation: ensure security, policy, and contract adherence.

Skills

CRM/Relationship management

Program management

Sales / business development

Communication skills

Defense/aerospace domain knowledge

Unmanned systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to provide tactical support for national security clients, driving adoption of Launched Effects and coordinating across engineering, product, and field teams to ensure successful deployments.

You will manage client accounts, document interactions in Salesforce, and lead strategic engagements with defense customers, while ensuring compliance and timely delivery in a fast-paced government contracting environment.