Sr Technical Program Manager, Battlespace

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

Sr Technical Program Manager, Battlespace

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

The Anduril Battlespace Awareness C2 Systems team builds cutting-edge battle management systems. These systems are deployed to confront and overcome the most critical security challenges faced by America and its allies.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Sr Technical Program Manager, Battlespace is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and delivery of the Battlespace Awareness software for critical programs – ensuring it meets all technical, functional, and business requirements. Battlespace Awareness software services comprise advanced algorithms for sense-making and decision-making at tactical timelines. This role requires an individual with a strong technical background in software development, particularly in the domain of optimization and estimation, and experience managing complex projects with multiple sub-teams and many stakeholders. The Sr Technical Program Manager will be the linchpin in ensuring that the software is developed in line with the objectives defined and is released according to the planned schedule.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership and Strategy
  • 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.
• Technical Expertise
  • Maintain a deep understanding of underlying algorithms and software interfaces for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification to ensure relevant services integrate with the larger C2 system.
  • Stay updated on techniques to incorporate relevant innovations into the project plan through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Documentation and Process Improvement
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Release Management
  • Oversee the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring deployment is carried out smoothly and that all releases meet defined quality standards before deployment.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, internally across teams and externally with stakeholders.
  • Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
• Resource Allocation
  • Assess and allocate necessary resources, including personnel, software, and hardware, to ensure the project is adequately supported.
  • Monitor resource utilization and adjust to avoid bottlenecks or constraints.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies with subject matter experts to minimize impact on project timeline and deliverables.
• Regularly review and update the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with other divisions and departments to ensure software supports program priorities and meets integration requirements.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Battlespace Awareness business line and other stakeholders to promote a unified approach to program execution.

Required 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.