Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, Classified Operations
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$191K/yr - $253K/yr
7+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Technical Program Manager will oversee the lifecycle of technical initiatives, manage stakeholder communication, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions within the defense sector.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders as the ultimate owner of a Program
Program Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives, from defining requirements, through final deployment and ATO. This includes creating detailed project plans, schedule and dependency tracking, and resource strategies
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate within engineering teams via PM tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence) to organize and ensure the teams understand how their work connects to higher level milestones. Generate reports and provide clear, concise status updates to all stakeholders, from technical teams to executive leadership, translating complex technical issues into non-technical terms when necessary
Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify potential technical and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive the resolution of issues and impediments before they arise
Cross-functional Leadership: Facilitate communication and collaboration among diverse teams ensuring everyone is aligned on goals and progress
Technical Expertise: Understand the architecture and positively influence engineering and support decisions
Process Improvement: Define, implement, and refine program management processes and best practices to increase efficiency and execution quality
Qualification
Required
Exhibit a natural inclination for ownership, accountability, and action
Excellent organizational, coordination, and multitasking capabilities to manage numerous concurrent projects
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into meaningful business terms, milestones, and outcomes
Ability to inspire and guide teams, build consensus, and influence without direct authority
Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g. DoD/IC environments)
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues
10 years experience in government programs, specifically in secure spaces
7 years experience in Project or Program Management or other leadership roles
Willingness to travel
Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance
Preferred
PMP, ITIL, Industry Agile certifications are a plus
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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