Technical Program Manager - Air Dominance and Strike

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.

The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Anduril's fastest growing divisions. Our goal is to fundamentally reshape the way future peer to peer conflicts are fought by developing next generation software enabled collaborative systems, as well as reshaping the methods used by our country and our allies to develop, procure and sustain these systems.

The AD&S division develops, builds, and tests collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to manage Anduril's large Group 5 aircraft development efforts across all stages of the program lifecycle. As a TPM you will be managing the shaping, development, and execution of the program vision alongside the Program Director, our government counterparts and the Anduril Chief Engineer. You will work on ensuring we have an effective capture strategy and execute well against schedule and financial goals while closely working with the Program Director and Chief Engineer to ensure programmatic goals are appropriately balanced with technical goals. As a startup, PM visions can be tailored to the specific program. Determining the right architecture of the PM approach given the program goals and effectively implementing this is critical to the TPM's success.

Success in this position hinges on three key threads:

Developing methodologies that enable Anduril to deliver the program our customers want while operating in a environment that is more closer to Silicon Valley than legacy prime aerospace contractors. Key will be the ability to message this to both Anduril internal and external customer stakeholders.

Systems and engineering mindset- the ability to understand and assess technical concepts - identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team; and

An execution mindset - digging into the details, charting the path and owning the outcome. You will be expected to utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with your program management and leadership skills to deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer. This frequently means creating methodologies, systems or teams where none existed, or tailoring ones that already exist to optimize them for a new environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Strategic Planning:

• Program Vision & Strategy
  • Win Themes Development: Strategic assessment of customer values and competitive landscape to develop win themes and position Anduril for key capture efforts.
  • Customer Relationships: Ability to determine critical relationships and effectively collaborate with them while managing perceptions.
  • Risk Posture and Management: Ability to identify programmatic risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans for the level of consequence.
  • Financial/Funding Strategy: The ability to understand the external and internal funding landscape and develop revenue strategies to fund/accelerate key development activities in service of the larger program vision and capture strategies
• Methodology Vision & Strategy
  • Development or tailoring of program management strategies to enable Anduril to effectively manage new start, rapid development programs while providing adequate reporting for our customers. Includes but not limited to, schedules, finances, risks, program execution and internal/external comms.
• Organizational Strategy:
  • Anduril is a growing org. Looking ahead and making sure supporting functional matrixed organizations are growing the capabilities required to support your program on the timeframes required will be critical to success
• Identify areas for process improvement, technology adoption, and innovation across functions to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration efforts to ensure seamless integration and successful delivery of programs.

Program Management:

• Develop and maintain strong collaborate relationships with our customers. Help to show them how Anduril's modern approach to developing systems and managing programs can provide them exceptional results. Work with the customers and Anduril's internal team to modify or adapt existing Anduril methodologies to the needs of your program.
• Develop and implement effective processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, schedule and scope management, risk management, and customer communication.
• Ensure successful coordination and integration of engineering, R&D, and IRAD expenditures with manufacturing, business development, and general and administrative functions. Ensure these efforts are delivering against goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align goals, optimize processes, and streamline communication across functions.
• Monitor and manage program progress, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and resource allocation targets.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective program execution

Financial Management:

• Ensure that engineering and R&D expenditures are managed in a financially responsible manner, monitoring budgets and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Responsible for program P&L, schedule, and technical performance on internal investments focused on future missile development programs
• 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.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Foster a positive and high-performance culture within the Programs team, promoting employee engagement, professional development, and retention.
• 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 program managers and team members, nurturing their growth and success.
• Encourage and promote adherence to company policies, procedures, safety standards, and ethics guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years managing Defense or commercial products, preferably in aerospace programs.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar programs and driving their on-time, on-budget completion.
• Proven track record in managing technically complex new start development programs.
• Experience developing new program management workflows and methodologies
• Deep understanding of schedule, work scope and risk management methodologies
• Deep understanding of tailoring earned value requirements to achieve goals will minimizing burden on execution teams.
• Expert knowledge of government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals
• Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to manage program budgets effectively
• Proficient in project management software tools
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Preferred experience working on programs related to large aircraft development programs. Demonstrated passion for aviation through prior military service, civilian flying, aircraft homebuilding etc a strong plus

ANDURIL PRODUCTS
Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program. During the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production-representative CCAs. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft.

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US Salary Range - USD $168,000- $252,000 + RSUs

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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