Staff Technical Program Manager, Advanced Effects - Active Clearance

About the Team

The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Anduril's fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead one of our development programs across various stages of the contract lifecycle from early R&D to contract capture and close.

About the Job

Success in this position hinges on three key facets:

• Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concepts, identify system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks, and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team.
• Execution focused - digging into the details, charting the path, and owning the outcome. You will be expected to utilise your technical aptitude in conjunction with your program management, and leadership skills to deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer.
• Collaborative partnership - managing customer relationships and shaping the future of the program with the government.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Chief Engineer, own the development and deployment of Anduril's Air Dominance & Strike technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of Defense.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril's DOD customers, ensuring tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster.
• Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third-party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously.
• Monitor and manage program progress across cost, schedule, and resource allocation, making trade-offs that enable us to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers on-time and on-budget.
• Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly.
• Take high ownership of all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril's engineers.
• Foster a creative, high-performance culture within the team, and proactively assess team skills versus needs, identifying personnel development or recruitment opportunities to strengthen the team's capabilities.
• Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals that set Anduril up for long-term financial and operational success.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for Anduril Air Dominance & Strike R&D investments that underpin the success of our programs.

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years' 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 with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.