Staff Program Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of our development programs in the Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team. The successful candidate will own technical planning and cross-functional execution to ensure program success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of Anduril's TRS technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of War.
• Drive the technical execution of development programs from concept through delivery, ensuring all engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, milestones, and technical standards.
• Serve as a bridge between Program Managers and engineering functional teams.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril's DOW customers.
• Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third-party corporate partners.
• Responsible for end-to-end execution of the program technical scope and associated deliverables.
• Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication.
• Own all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril's engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on-time, on-budget completion.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable with 50% travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $166,000-$253,000 USD per year.
• Highly competitive equity grants.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other support.