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Senior Program Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building AI-powered autonomy, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking systems for U.S. and allied militaries. The Tactical Recon & Strike team in Costa Mesa seeks a Senior Program Manager to own program execution for aerial small drone products (Bolt, Anvil, Ghost, Altius) from proposal through fielding and sustainment, coordinating engineering, logistics, and operations while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Skills

  • Proven program/project management and contract management experience
  • Proposal development and BOE creation
  • Customer-facing experience with high-stakes programs
  • Systems engineering literacy and ability to communicate technical requirements
  • Strong cross-functional coordination and accountability enforcement
  • Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
  • Ability to obtain and hold U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Willingness and ability to travel 25–50%

Responsibilities

  • Oversee contract execution, compliance, renewals, and CDRL management
  • Lead proposal development including BOE, scope review, and cost analysis
  • Cultivate and maintain customer relationships and enable expansion opportunities
  • Identify, track, and mitigate programmatic and contractual risks
  • Plan and execute demonstrations, operational tests, and field deployments
  • Coordinate weekly engineering meetings and drive project-level execution
  • Ensure program meets cost, schedule, reporting, and performance metrics
  • Embed with customers to understand mission needs and shape product use
  • Deploy to field locations as required (approximately 25–50% travel)
  • Prepare and deliver regular program status reporting to customers and senior leadership

Education

  • BS/BA in a technical field (required)
  • Advanced degree in engineering or science preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (U.S.)
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (employer-paid)
  • Generous PTO and company holiday calendar including December hiatus
  • 16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family planning and parenting support (IVF, adoption, gestational carrier)
  • Mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily meals and stocked micro-kitchens at many offices
  • Company-funded commuter benefits and relocation assistance (role-dependent)
  • 401(k) with traditional and Roth options (U.S.)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
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