Program Manager

Description:

Anduril Industries is a defense tech company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI, autonomy, sensor fusion, and networking. The Tactical Recon & Strike team focuses on aerial small drones and related equipment (products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius).

As Program Manager, you will lead day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives working closely with Chief Engineer and Product Managers. The role covers full program ownership from proposal to end-of-contract support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contract execution, compliance, renewals, and amendments.

• Lead proposal development including cost analysis and scope review.

• Maintain and cultivate customer relationships; address issues and expand opportunities.

• Identify and manage contractual risks with mitigation plans.

• Monitor program performance, budget, invoicing, and revenue.

• Plan and execute demonstrations and events aligned with company goals.

• Coordinate weekly project meetings with engineering teams.

• Proactively resolve problems and escalate as needed.

• Ensure clear communication across technical teams on program requirements.

• Hold internal teams accountable for deadlines and deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in a technical field plus 5+ years professional experience.

• Ability to deliver technical and programmatic presentations to leadership and customers.

• Comfortable with dynamic, ambiguous environments.

• Adaptive, willing to learn, lead, teach, and follow.

• Skilled at driving cross-functional coordination and collaboration.

• Able to work in limited resource environments.

• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

• Willing to travel 25–50% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Science or Engineering discipline strongly preferred.

• Current Top Secret clearance strongly preferred.

• Experience leading high-profile, high-stakes programs with strong customer interaction.

• Experience working on mission-critical DoD systems.

• Experience building and managing cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with highly competitive equity grants.

• Platinum healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) with minimal employee cost.

• Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance fully covered.

• Generous holiday calendar and PTO plans.

• 16 weeks paid caregiver & wellness leave.

• Family planning and parenting support.

• Mental health resources 24/7 (therapy, coaching).

• Professional development stipend.

• Daily meals and stocked micro-kitchens at many offices.

• Commuter benefits and relocation assistance (where eligible).

• 401(k) retirement savings plan (US only).