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About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
Anduril Industries currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
As a Program Manager, Open Architecture, you will own a growing portfolio of government reference architecture programs. You will serve as the single point of ownership for assigned programs, collaborating with engineering, contracts, and government stakeholders to align technical, cost, and schedule baselines while meeting all commitments. Your daily responsibilities include managing program finances, overseeing CDRL and contract deliverables, performing risk and issue management, and serving as the primary interface to government program offices during technical reviews. The role requires expertise in systems engineering, software engineering, and open systems standards like MOSA. You will navigate complex defense acquisition processes, manage budgets and resource forecasting, and ensure compliance with data item descriptions. This position addresses the challenge of developing advanced military capabilities through open architecture and integrated systems within a high-pressure defense technology environment.
What does a Program Manager earn in California?
Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of government reference architecture programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Act as the primary point of contact for government program offices and lead technical interchange meetings.
Oversee contract deliverables by managing submission schedules, internal review cycles, and compliance with data item descriptions.
Manage program finances by tracking budget burn and producing defensible EAC/ETC forecasts.
Drive risk, issue, and change management to ensure project milestones are met in high-pressure environments.
Participate in open systems trade discussions using technical architectural fluency to align engineering and contract goals.
Manage a growing portfolio of programs while making decisions with incomplete information as the scope expands.
What we're looking for
5+ years of progressive experience in program management on government or defense programs including ownership of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Active US Secret clearance.
Experience with systems engineering and/or software engineering.
Experience with government reference architectures.
Hands-on experience planning, driving, and delivering CDRLs while managing submission schedules and compliance.
Proven track record as the primary interface to a government program office and leading cross-functional teams.
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and resources including tracking burn against funding and producing EAC/ETC forecasts.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred); advanced technical degree is a plus (preferred).
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