Senior Technical Program Manager, Discovery

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
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This role $193k
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This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $166,300–$214,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, Discovery

As a Senior Technical Program Manager at Anduril’s Discovery business line, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing next-generation air and missile defense systems. Your role involves aligning program roadmaps, managing timelines, and coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, and external stakeholders such as defense contractors and government agencies. You will leverage your technical expertise to resolve complex issues, manage risks proactively, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Key responsibilities include driving engineering plans through Jira and other tools, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and fostering knowledge management practices. Ideal candidates have at least five years of experience in a similar role within the technology or defense sector, along with strong systems engineering and software development skills. Experience with Palantir Foundry and integrating AI into workflows is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Manage program roadmaps and allocate resources to ensure successful delivery of defense systems.
  • Serve as primary liaison between engineering teams, product management, and external stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and compliance-related risks proactively.
  • Support engineering teams in resolving technical issues and making trade-offs for objectives.
  • Implement processes to enhance program execution and efficiency within a startup environment.
  • Manage relationships with key customers, partners, and government agencies to ensure alignment.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role in technology, aerospace, or defense.
  • Strong technical background with systems engineering, software development, and networking expertise.
  • Experience developing and driving engineering plans using Jira and other industry-standard tools.
  • Secret security clearance required.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders effectively.
  • Expertise in risk management and process improvement within a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for meetings and engagements with defense contractors and government agencies.

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