Technical Program Manager, Surface Maritime Engineering

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : Program Management

This role is a Technical Program Manager for Surface Maritime Engineering at Anduril, a defense technology company. The role focuses on managing programs related to autonomous maritime vessel capabilities, which are powered by an AI-driven operating system. Responsibilities include contract management, technical ownership of system performance, project planning, and customer engagement with DoD/USN clients. The role requires a strong background in software development programs, project management, and experience in a regulated business environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Ensure successful execution of programs in accordance with desired requirements, on schedule, and on budget.
  2. Provide contract management support including statements of work, change orders, financial management, terms and conditions, data rights assertions, etc. Manage deliverables, including routine status updates and final delivery to the customer.
  3. Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
  4. Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing incident response and after-action, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer.
  5. Develop project scope and manage changes through the life of the project. Identify, track, and manage project risks. Generate and maintain project schedules.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software or Systems Engineering, OR a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field and a passion for software development and relationship building.
  • 7+ years of experience, specifically in technical program management, software engineering, and/or systems engineering, or related project management in a relevant industry.
  • Understanding of government contract structure and reporting.
  • Strong analytical abilities, with a high detail orientation and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to operate well in a highly regulated business environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

  • Experience interfacing with DoD/USN customers.
  • Experience in project management, including proficiency with Microsoft Project and Adobe Pro.
  • Experience in federal government contracts, data requirements, and delivery forms.
  • Knowledge of federal procurement processes and practices, including FAR and DFARS.

What the JD emphasized

  • highly regulated business environment