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
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead efforts across our Connected Warfare Division in the UK. Connected Warfare is one of Anduril's divisions focused on building a next-gen software-defined distributed C2 architecture and C4 hardware focused on orchestrating and automating 3rd party combat-fielded sensors and strike-networks for synchronised joint operations. We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the UK MOD and other European Defence Departments.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead critical programmes with significant impact on our company's growth and strategic positioning in the defence sector. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexities, and have a passion for delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to our defence customers.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Responsible for successful programme execution, exceeding both internal and external stakeholder expectations and meeting all business financial commitments
- Responsible for managing pre-contract activities related to proposed delivery schedules and resourcing
- Demonstrate collaborative leadership skills by building trust with your teams, customers, and peers while holding yourself and the cross functional team accountable to execute on business outcomes
- Communicate effectively and with confidence when engaging with customers and Anduril leadership
- Drive programme execution to achieve key business and financial objectives
- Create and implement a comprehensive communications plan for internal and external stakeholder management
- Define and maintain a PMO dashboard to support contractual and internal reporting requirements
- Navigate customer change requests while maintaining program velocity
- Ensure decisions support current efforts and position the company for continued on-contract growth
- Oversee the development of media and artifacts to illustrate program velocity
- Manage complex hardware and software components within the program
- Manage sub-contractors, as required, to performance, schedule and budget
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in programme management, preferably in defence or government contracting
- Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex software programmes
- Strong understanding of government contracting processes and large government programme management
- Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and manage programme impacts across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and ensure compliance
- Strong financial management skills, including budget development and tracking
- Experience with development and management of programme metrics and dashboard
- Demonstrated ability to actively develop and execute an effective programme risk management plan
- Experience in developing and executing communication strategies for high-visibility programs
- Willingness to travel as needed (up to 75%)
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active UK Secret clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven track record in designing and implementing best practices that drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth
- Experience with both hardware and software development lifecycles
- Experience with business development and bid writing activities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- PMP certification or equivalent preferred
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:
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