Staff Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); Presencial; USD 165.000 - 219.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Anduril Industries in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of our development programs within the Rocket Motor Systems group. You will own technical planning, cross-functional execution with engineering, manufacturing, and government partners, and manage cost, deliveries, risks, and schedules to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Collaborative leadership is essential to align roadmaps with customer needs.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years experience managing development of complex technical systems.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams in engineering-focused org.

Responsabilidades

• Own technical planning and cross-functional execution to ensure program success.
• Drive development and integration of products while managing cost, deliveries, risks and schedule.
• Bridge between program managers and engineering teams to ensure contractual requirements.
• Develop relationships with customers and government partners to shape solutions.
• Execute on broad requirements to deliver outcomes on multiple programs.
• Ensure end-to-end execution of program scope and deliverables.
• Implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for planning and communication.

Conocimientos

Systems thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Technical background

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

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

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems division is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril.

We are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of our development programs. In this role, you will  own technical planning and cross-functional execution to ensure program success. Working closely with the General Manager, Chief Engineer, Functional Engineering teams (Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineering) you will drive the development and integration of Anduril products and technologies while managing cost, deliveries, execution risks and schedule to achieve delivery excellence.

ABOUT THE JOB

Success in this position hinges on three key facets:

• Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concept. Identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team.
• Execution focused - digging into the details, charting the path and owning the outcome. You will be expected to utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with your program management, and leadership skills to deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer.
• Collaborative partnership - managing customer relationships and shaping the future of the program with the government.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• In partnership with the General Manager, Program Managers, Chief Engineers and Engineering teams, you will own the development and deployment of Anduril’s technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of War.
• Drive the technical execution of development programs from concept through delivery. Ensure all engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, milestones, and technical standards.
• Serve as a bridge between Program Managers and engineering functional teams.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril’s DOW customers, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster
• Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously
• Responsible for end-to-end execution of the program technical scope and associated deliverables
• Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly
• Own all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril’s engineers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on‑time, on‑budget completion
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology‑focused organization
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Comfortable with 50% travel

US Salary Range

$165,000 - $219,000 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:

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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