Senior Program Manager, Precision Engagement Systems

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • $132,000 - $198,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa. In this role, you will lead day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives and tasks - working alongside the Chief Engineer and Product Managers to meet the program’s administrative, technical, and operational requirements. You will be expected to utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with your program and project management skills to deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer. This role will be oriented to establish full program ownership from initial proposal to end of contract support centered around Bolt, Anvil, new development products, and program of records.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a technical field plus 5 years or more of professional experience
• Ability to create and deliver presentations in technical and programmatic reports to key leadership and customers
• Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in a dynamic and amorphous environment
• Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
• Capable of driving coordination, collaboration, and communication across cross-functional teams in order to achieve successful, time-critical outcomes
• Comfortable working in limited resource environments
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel 25 – 50% as needed.
• Ownership : Responsible for tracking the program’s major metrics - meeting cost and schedule targets, on-time reporting, and managing the customer relationship.
• Embed/Engage : Integrate closely with our clients + partners, understand their technical capabilities, challenges and gaps to help inform how to adapt Anduril’s platforms to meet key objectives.
• Build/Orchestrate : Work directly with Anduril engineers to support customer testing; coordinate and execute operational demonstrations.
• Plan : Coordinate tasking with technical and operational staff to ensure timely delivery of support to the program. Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc. reporting as required. Regularly report program status updates to customers, the program team, and Anduril senior management.
• Deliver : Drive the execution and outcome of projects and programs assigned to you.

Nice To Haves

• Science or Engineering discipline strongly preferred
• Current TS clearance strongly preferred
• Significant customer-facing experience leading high profile and high stakes programs, including strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
• Experience building and managing cross-functional teams focused around a common vision

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Oversee contract execution, monitor compliance with terms, and manage renewals or amendments.
• Proposal Development: Lead the generation of proposals, including the Basis of Estimate (BOE), scope review, and cost analysis. Facilitate contract awards and initiate kick-off activities.
• Customer Relations : Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships, swiftly address any issues, and expand business opportunities with existing clients.
• Risk Assessment : Identify and track potential contractual risks, requiring mitigation plans from relevant departments.
• Performance Monitoring : Ensure service delivery and payment terms meet contractual expectations, track budget and cost performance, and manage invoicing and revenue.
• Event Coordination : Plan and execute demonstrations and events, ensuring alignment with company goals and successful outcomes.
• Project Management : Direct development and unique project efforts within the program, coordinating weekly meetings with the engineering team.
• Problem Resolution: Proactively address and resolve challenges to meet customer deliverables, escalating issues to leadership as necessary.
• Systems Engineering : Understand all program requirements in-depth, ensuring effective communication and coordination among technical teams.
• Accountability Enforcement : Maintain momentum and hold internal teams accountable for meeting deadlines and expectations.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level