Senior Program Manager, New Graduate Experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

Anduril is seeking an exceptional Program Manager to lead the strategy execution and continuous improvement of our New Gradand RotationalPrograms at scale. This role will own end-to-end program management for 300-500participants annually across two distinct programs: a New Grad Program with quarterly cohorts (direct-hireparticipatingin structured 3-month onboarding experiences) and a Rotational Programs(multi-assignment development tracks for early-career talent).Youllhaveresponsibility for rotational program design cross-functional stakeholder engagement operational excellence and talent conversion strategies. This is a high-impact high-visibility role for a strategic operator who thrives in fast-paced mission-driven environments and has a proventrack recordof scaling early careerand rotationalprograms that deliver measurable business an internal program manager focused on people operations you will drive organizational initiatives that serve internal stakeholders whileestablishingbest practices that influence broader talent programs across Anduril.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with flawless executionoperational rigorpossessesdeepexpertisein rotational program frameworksanddemonstratesexecutive-level communication skills. You will partner with Engineering Product Operations and Business leadership to ensure our newgradand rotationaltalent pipeline strengthens Andurils competitive advantage in building critical defense technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Strategy & Design

• Design implement and continuouslyoptimizerotational program structures for technical and business newgradand rotationalcohorts including rotation frameworks learning curricula mentorship models and performance evaluation systems

• Develop multi-year program roadmaps aligned with Andurils growth trajectory workforce planning needs and strategic talent priorities

• Build scalable frameworks forquarterly new graduatecohort onboarding rotation transitions manager enablement and conversion decision-making processes

• Partner with senior leadership to define success metrics program KPIs and ROI models thatdemonstrateprogram impact on business outcomes

Operational Execution & Program Management

• Own end-to-end lifecycle management for newgradsand rotational participantsannually: from offer acceptance through onboarding rotations performance tracking and conversion to full-time roles

• Orchestrate complex multi-stakeholder processes across recruiting onboarding facilities IT security clearances and business units to ensure seamless program execution

• Manage program operations including cohort scheduling rotation placementlogistics travel coordination program communications and participant experience touchpoints

• Build andmaintainscalable systems dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track participant progress rotation outcomes manager satisfaction and conversion rates

Stakeholder Management & Leadership Partnership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all newgradand rotationalprogram stakeholders including hiring managers senior engineering leaders business unit heads and executive sponsors

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Recruiting HR Learning & Development) to ensure alignment on program goals candidate pipelines and organizational readiness

• Lead regular program review meetings with leadership presenting data-driven insights program health metrics and strategic recommendations

• Influence and advise senior leaders on rotation placement strategies talent allocation decisions and organizational capacity planning

Talent Development & Participant Experience

• Design and deliver high-impact learning experiences technical skill-building workshops leadership development sessions and cohort-building activities

• Build mentorship and sponsorship frameworks that connect newgradsand rotational participantswith senior technical leaders and executives across the organization

• Monitor participant engagement satisfaction and performance; proactivelyidentifyand address challengesimpactingprogram success or participant retention

• Cultivate a high-performing mission-driven culture within newgradand rotationalcohorts that reflects Andurils values and commitment to national security outcomes

Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership

• Conduct ongoing program assessments through quantitative analysis stakeholder feedback and industry benchmarking toidentifyoptimization opportunities

• Stay ahead of industry trends in early career program design rotational frameworks and Gen Z talent engagement strategies

• Lead post-program retrospectives and implement data-driven improvements to enhance program outcomes participant satisfaction and business impact

• Build scalable playbooks documentation and knowledge management systems to support program growth and team expansion

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior Program Managers on the Emerging Talent team providing guidance on complex program challenges best practices and professional development

• Lead mentorship programming for newgradand rotational participants connecting them with senior leaders andestablishingframeworks that can be replicated across other talent initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years of program management experience with at least 4 years specifically managing early career rotational or leadership development programs at scale (200 participants annually)

• Proventrack recorddesigning and executing rotational program frameworks foremergingtalent (engineering product data science etc.) with measurable success metrics

• Demonstratedexpertisein stakeholder management and executive communication with ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organizational dynamics

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills; experience building dashboards tracking KPIs and presenting insights to leadership audiences

• Exceptional project management capabilities withdemonstratedability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams meet aggressive deadlines and deliver flawless execution in high-growth environments

• Experience working in fast-pacedmission-driven organizations (tech startups defense/aerospace management consulting or similar high-performance cultures)

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft executive-level documentationfacilitateworkshops and deliver compelling presentations

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing programs in defense aerospace or national security sectors; familiarity with security clearance processes

• Background in technical recruiting university relations or talent acquisition strategy with understanding of engineering talent pipelines

• Experience scaling programs from 100-200 participants to 300-500;demonstratedability to build scalable systems and processes

• Proficiencywith program management tools (Lever GreenhouseAirtable Tableau) and HRIS systems

• Prior experience as a rotational program participantpeople manager of early career talent or mentor to junior program management professionals

• Passion for developing next-generation technical talent and building world-class organizational capabilities

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE

• In6months: You haveestablishedtrust with key stakeholders mapped all program workflowsidentifiedquick-win optimizations and launched at least one cohort with measurably improved participant and manager satisfaction

• In9months: You have redesigned rotational frameworks for scalability built executive-facing dashboards that provide real-time program health visibility and increased conversion rates or reduced time-to-full-productivity metrics

• In 12months: You are recognized as the go-to expert on newgradand rotationalprograms across Anduril have scaled operations to support participants and have built playbooks that enable team expansion and program replication across new locations or business units

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

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