Senior Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries•Lexington, MA

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager working on our Intelligence Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) team, you will work cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and other functional and program teams to organize, direct, and lead the development and deployment activities of one of our novel systems. You will be expected to use your technical knowledge in conjunction with your program management skills to plan and lead technical development programs and deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer. Developing and deploying our ISR capabilities requires thorough understanding of mission requirements, thoughtful orchestration of internal technical teams, and meticulous planning in the face of ambiguity. Your ability to collaborate and coordinate across multiple departments and disciplines will be key to driving our projects to completion on time and within budget.

Requirements

5+ years relevant industry experience
Recent experience managing DoD programs
Operational background working with technically advanced systems requiring an understanding of complex software and hardware products.
Proven experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and customers
Ability to create and deliver presentations and technical / programmatic reports to key leadership and the customer.
Willingness to travel
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong attention to detail and focus on customer outcomes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify emerging trends and adapt product strategies accordingly.
Demonstrated experience working with both internal and external stakeholders across various technical domains, fostering collaboration and driving alignment.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize and simplify complex problems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the project from start to finish with the customer and the engineering team.
Work with technical leads to develop the right technical solution and then own the schedule and roadmap for success.
Work closely with our customers to understand their specific mission challenges and represent the customer as you work with Anduril engineers to shape capabilities.
Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose technical alternatives when necessary; ask questions that clarify priorities.
Work with Anduril engineers to build the solution and/or pivot deployment as needed to meet client needs.
Possess a strong story-telling skillset and the ability to tailor that narrative across audiences (government stakeholders, other vendors, engineers, etc.).
Successfully operationally deploy and deliver successful events from demonstrations, to tests to full site deployments and sustainments at sites, all while ensuring the technical team performs on-schedule and on-budget.
Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
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
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.