Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfare (Active Clearance)

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Edge Compute and Communications business line, within the Connected Warfare division, delivers robust, high-performance computing and secure communications solutions directly at the tactical edge. By processing data in real-time and enabling decentralized decision-making, we empower warfighters with actionable intelligence, rapid connectivity, and unparalleled situational awareness in challenging environments.

Connected Warfare is one of Anduril's Business Lines focused on building a next-gen software-defined distributed C2 architecture focused on orchestrating and automating 3rd party combat-fielded sensors and strike-networks for synchronized 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 DOW and IC.

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager to ensure interoperability and integration of our software and hardware across our Menace product line. You will also have the opportunity to work on net new products, ideating on prototypes and take to market strategies. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, program management experience, customer focus and an understanding of the defense sector and military systems. You will work closely with engineering, product, business, and government stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Able to inspire, influence and drive the engineering execution of multiple teams. Gain alignment within the team and regularly with other teams/stakeholders involved with the product/program
• Effectively communicate within engineering teams, manipulating PM tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence) to organize and run multiple teams' sprints/regular execution cadence and ensure the teams understand how their work connects to higher level milestones. Generate and speak to planning artifacts and high-level engineering artifacts for multiple teams. Succinctly message progress, risks and mitigations to team-adjacent leadership/stakeholders
• Understand the architecture and positively influence engineering decisions of multiple products or functional areas. Able to engage with cross-functional teams (e.g. SW, HW, T&E, Product)
• Act in a leadership role for team and coordinate closely with leaders or cross-functional stakeholders. Create clear understanding within the team and with cross-functional stakeholders about team and program goals/milestones
• Discover inefficiencies in team operations and develop durable solutions to improve the day-to-day life of developers. Build and manage 6-12 month roadmaps, creating clear milestones utilizing inputs from cross-functional stakeholders
• Regularly engage with external stakeholders to surface and clarify pain points and solve problems related to operating prototypes. Deploy and support prototypes in the field at customer events
• Regularly assist and teach other engineers, act as legacy SME
• Keep up to date with industry technologies and identify technologies that would be applicable to defense problems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Engineer for a commercial technology or aerospace and defense company
• Strong technical background with familiarity in software and hardware engineering
• Proven client-facing technical program management and/or systems engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into business-impact insights
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 40%)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
• Proven track record in designing and implementing best practices that drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth
• Familiarity with a defense acquisition processes, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering discipline
• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance