Program Manager, Air Defense at Anduril Industries

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

176000.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Technical Understanding, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Financial Management, Communication Skills, Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Process Improvement, Mentorship, Budget Management, Market Analysis, Innovation, Agility

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Defense team builds robots that find other robots and knock them out of the sky. At a time when air superiority can no longer be taken for granted, the Air Defense team provides mission critical capabilities to warfighters. From detection to tracking, identification, deterrence, and defeat, our family of networked sensors and effectors enables our customers to rapidly close the kill chain against a broad range of UAS threats. Working across product, engineering, business development, logistics, operations, and mission success, the Air Defense team develops, tests, deploys, and sustains the Anduril Air Defense Family of Systems in challenging operational environments worldwide. ABOUT THE JOB Air Defense is a high-octane, rapidly scaling business line that develops, integrates, and fields an expanding mix of mature and novel capabilities to detect and defeat UAS threats. As our business line continues to scale, our newest emerging initiatives require focused direction and ownership to rapidly mature in support of Air Defense’s operational, technical, and financial objectives. As an Air Defense Program Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of new, software-first Strategic C2 programs. You will be accountable for all aspects of Program success, including cost, schedule, and performance. You will lead an integrated, cross-functional program team to deliver capability that exceeds customer expectations. Success in this role requires a systems mindset and technical understanding with rigorous execution skills. You must be able to deeply understand mission requirements, master technical concepts, identify key dependencies and trade-offs, assess and mitigate risks, align internal and external parties on priorities and expectations, orchestrate complex operations, and communicate clearly and consistently. You must be able to build lightweight process where required while maintaining outcome orientation and a bias toward action. This is not a traditional PM role; we are looking for a high-agency, autonomous program owner who is excited by the prospect of shaping how to do software program management the Anduril way. You will also be the face of Anduril to many of our end-users and our customers, capable of articulating the capabilities and limitations of Anduril’s products at both an executive’s and a layman’s level. We move fast at Anduril and give tremendous freedom and autonomy to our new hires to assume responsibility and exercise prudent interdisciplinary judgement; when you join our team, you’re signing up to immediately make an impact in our organization. WHAT YOU'LL DO Program Execution: Own overall program execution, meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets and exceeding customer expectations. Acquire an intimate understanding of program requirements and maintain open dialogue with the customer to ensure engineering efforts remain aligned to mission objectives. Foster a “Team of Teams” culture amongst Anduril, external customers, and industry partners to align objectives, optimize processes, gather insight, and drive on-time execution. Team Leadership and Development: Build an outcome-oriented, high-performance culture within the program team that values development velocity, high-trust collaboration, rigorous execution, and continuous improvement. Drive cross-functional alignment efforts to ensure seamless integration across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, test and evaluation, operations, business development, and other Anduril teams. Proactively assess team skills and resource requirements, identifying training needs or recruitment opportunities to strengthen the team’s capabilities. Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to team members, investing in their growth and setting them up for success. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to situate your program within the strategic roadmap for Anduril’s Air Defense business. Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities and develop business strategies. Integrate engineering expenditures for your program into the strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with the company's mission, vision, and budget. Identify areas for process improvement, technology adoption, and innovation across functions to enhance overall performance and efficiency. Financial Management: Ensure that engineering expenditures are managed responsibly by monitoring budgets and implementing corrective actions when necessary. Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop accurate cost estimates and pricing strategies for proposals, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal financial targets. Oversee the integration of financial planning and reporting across functions, providing insights and guidance to senior management on financial performance and risks. Identify potential risks, cost overruns, or financial constraints, developing mitigation strategies and coordinating with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred. 8+ years of proven customer-facing technical program management, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domains, with a focus on C2 / Common Operating Picture (COP) Programs Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to manage program budgets effectively. Proven experience leading a team of peers to field products to real operating environments. Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with USNORTHCOM and / or defense of the homeland mission set. Experience with Interagency Coordination across the US Government. Bias towards action: comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment. Able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance to TS/SCI. US Salary Range $133,000—$176,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: 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. Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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. Mental Health Resources: 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. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

As an Air Defense Program Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of new, software-first Strategic C2 programs, ensuring overall program success in terms of cost, schedule, and performance. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver capabilities that exceed customer expectations while fostering a collaborative culture.