Staff Program Manager, Launched Effects
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost Anvil Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers hardware engineers roboticists and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.
ABOUT THE JOB
As the Program Manager you will own the product vision strategy and roadmap for Andurils fixed-wing drone portfolio. Working closely with the General Manager and Chief Engineer youll define what capabilities we build and when we deliver them to meet customer mission needs.
This is a highly cross-functional role where youll coordinate between Growth Engineering and Manufacturing to drive execution. Youll lead Integrated Product Teams manage IRAD budgets prioritize the roadmap and ensure on-time delivery of capabilities. Your focus is strategicdetermining which capabilities to build and whenwhile Systems Engineers and TPMs handle detailed execution.
Success requires balancing competing priorities identifying product-level risks removing blockers and driving accountability across the organization. Youll influence without authority and communicate effectively from the factory floor to executive leadership. This isnt traditional project managementyoull think at the product level about lifecycle market fit and scaling from prototype to production
WHAT YOULL DO
Product Strategy & Vision
- Define product vision and strategy in collaboration with the General Manager and Chief Engineer
- Develop and prioritize the product roadmap in partnership with engineering leadership
- Collaborate with Growth to define market positioning and opportunities for TRS product line
- Maintain and evolve the product catalog to reflect current and future capabilities
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the central focal point between Growth Manufacturing and Engineering organizations
- Coordinate and prioritize Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities across functional areas
- Drive execution of the Product Maturity Process through coordination with cross-functional teams
- Foster collaboration and accountability for priorities across Engineering Manufacturing Finance Legal Business Operations and Quality
Product Lifecycle Management
- Deliver designs from development to production readiness
- Ensure capabilities are delivered on time and meet customer requirements
- Manage product evolution from initial development through sustained production
- Oversee product financial planning balancing market targets against cost structures
Risk & Prioritization
- Identify and mitigate product-level risks
- Lead risk assessment collaboration with technical teams
- Consolidate schedules and drive prioritization decisions across the organization
- Review and evaluate proposals ideation concepts and contract opportunities
Program Execution & Budget Management
- Manage IRAD budget allocation and tracking for TRS products
- Align schedules across multiple concurrent efforts
- Facilitate requirements collaboration between stakeholders
- Conduct priority assessments to optimize resource allocation
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Provide consolidated product updates to leadership and stakeholders
- Serve as cross-functional representative for TRS product line
- Document and maintain stakeholder relationships and communication channels
- Act as central point of contact for product-related inquiries and coordination
- Develop and communicate risk mitigation plans
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Prioritize product features and capabilities based on customer needs and strategic objectives
- Task functional IPTs and remove blockers to maintain momentum
- Conduct weekly IPT Leads meetings and bi-weekly Product Stakeholder meetings
- Balance competing priorities and make trade-off decisions at the product level
- Maintain strategic focus on when capabilities are needed rather than detailed execution
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of experience in product management program management or related roles in aerospace/defense
- Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-disciplinary hardware products through full lifecycle
- Strong understanding of engineering development processes and manufacturing operations
- Experience with DoD contracts and government customer interfaces
- Proven ability to influence and drive decisions across cross-functional organizations without direct authority
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate between technical and business stakeholders
- Experience managing budgets and financial planning for product lines
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related technical field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with unmanned aerial systems or autonomous platforms
- Background in manufacturing process development or production scale-up
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (JIRA Confluence Smartsheet)
- MBA or advanced technical degree
- Experience working in fast-paced high-growth technology companies
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing composites or advanced materials
US Salary Range
$191000 - $253000 USD
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
At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.
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Required Experience:
Manager
