Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfare (Active Clearance)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will own end-to-end program execution for one or more hardware programs within AES , from early development through production scaling.

Responsibilities:

• Own the full program lifecycle for assigned AES hardware programs , from NPI and prototype builds through low-rate and full-rate production , with accountability for schedule, cost, and scope performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, integrated master schedules, budgets, risk registers, and stakeholder communications.
• Define program execution strategy, including phase gate criteria, acceptance frameworks, build plans, and production transition roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional program teams spanning engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Identify, assess, and actively mitigate program risks before they become schedule or cost impacts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to drive production scaling plans, capacity investments, and make/buy decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution rigor, establishing repeatable processes and tools that scale across the AES portfolio.
• Mentor and develop Program Coordinators and junior TPMs.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management or systems engineering in a hardware development or defense manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex hardware programs on schedule and within budget.
• Strong technical fluency and deep knowledge of program management disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead and align large, cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated hardware development environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience scaling hardware programs from prototype to LRIP or full-rate production.
• Familiarity with ITAR-controlled programs.
• Background in manufacturing operations, production engineering, or supply chain management.
• Experience with NPI gate frameworks and production readiness reviews.
• Master's degree in engineering, Systems engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.