Staff Program Manager

Slope; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a Warfighter Systems program, spanning hardware and software, with high business impact. You will be the primary customer interface, overseeing scope, schedule, and risks across multiple disciplines—product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, logistics, and delivery.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership, and is passionate about delivering cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management experience in defense or government contracting.
• Experience managing large-scale programs across the product development lifecycle.
• Ability to navigate contracting processes and ensure compliance.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall program execution across hardware and software disciplines.
• Serve as primary customer interface and manage scope, schedule and risks.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and logistics teams.
• Communicate effectively with customers and Anduril leadership.
• Ensure adherence to contractual commitments and program velocity.
• Support decisions that position the company for on-contract growth.
• Review media/artifacts to illustrate program velocity.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Contracting knowledge

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

DCMA 14‑point checklist

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are seeking an experienced 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 to lead a complex product development program spanning hardware and software that has high business impact and leadership visibility. This 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
• Oversee review of media and artifacts to illustrate program velocity

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
• Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and ensure compliance
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute a complex program schedule, using Microsoft Project and other tools
• 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
• Financial Acumen and experience working with cost control / finance stakeholders for financial management
• Experience in managing Program Schedules using MS Project against a DCMA 14 point checklist
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred

US Salary Range: $146,000 – $220,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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.