Technical Program Manager, Surface Maritime Engineering
About The Position
The team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their growing and innovative team, focusing on expanding autonomous maritime vessel capabilities in a cutting-edge environment. As a Surface Maritime TPM, the role requires a technical leader with expertise to evaluate, qualify, develop, and advocate for sophisticated parallel pursuits in mission-level autonomous systems software development. This position involves program planning, organization, and compliance activities, offering opportunities to develop business knowledge within a fast-growing company delivering technology solutions to government and industry customers. Preferred candidates should have a strong background in software development programs, contract/subcontract administration, and project management, with a willingness to learn and adapt. The role requires quickly learning and applying technical concepts, using technical knowledge with program management skills to lead cross-functional efforts and deliver optimal outcomes for Anduril and its stakeholders. This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software or Systems Engineering, OR a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field and a passion for software development and relationship building.
- 7+ years of experience, specifically in technical program management, software engineering, and/or systems engineering, or related project management in a relevant industry.
- Understanding of government contract structure and reporting.
- Strong analytical abilities, with a high detail orientation and commitment to quality.
- Ability to operate well in a highly regulated business environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience interfacing with DoD/USN customers.
- Experience in project management, including proficiency with Microsoft Project and Adobe Pro.
- Experience in federal government contracts, data requirements, and delivery forms.
- Knowledge of federal procurement processes and practices, including FAR and DFARS.
Responsibilities
- Ensure successful execution of programs in accordance with desired requirements, on schedule, and on budget.
- Provide contract management support including statements of work, change orders, financial management, terms and conditions, data rights assertions, etc. Manage deliverables, including routine status updates and final delivery to the customer.
- Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
- Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing incident response and after-action, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer.
- Develop project scope and manage changes through the life of the project. Identify, track, and manage project risks. Generate and maintain project schedules.
- Interface with DoD/USN customers and other contractors, and be able to represent the technical aspects of the Surface Maritime portfolio. Serve as the “voice of the customer” for follow-on business capture efforts and activities. Some travel to support customer or project meetings, system integration, and system testing approximately 25% of the time or less, depending on the phase of the project.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you (US Roles).
- Full cost of medical insurance premiums covered for you and your dependents (UK & AUS Roles).
- Annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents (IE Roles).
- Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
- Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options (US Roles).
- Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles).
- Superannuation plan (AUS Roles).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
