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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Battlespace Awareness team builds systems that help military personnel understand their operational environment and make faster, better-informed decisions.
The Senior Program Manager, Battlespace Awareness is responsible for overseeing planning, coordination, and delivery of a major product line for critical defense programs. This role requires strong experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple teams and numerous stakeholders. You will serve as the linchpin ensuring programs stay on track, meet objectives, and deliver according to schedule.
Key responsibilities include:
**Project Leadership & Strategy**: Develop and maintain detailed project and execution plans covering planning, testing, delivery, and ongoing monitoring. Establish clear objectives and deliverables aligned with program needs.
**Cross-Team Coordination**: Partner closely with technical teams and subject matter experts to understand priorities, dependencies, and progress. Translate technical insights into clear project plans and incorporate new priorities as needed.
**Documentation & Process Improvement**: Maintain comprehensive project documentation including specifications, user materials, and reports. Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
**Release Management**: Oversee planning and execution of delivery processes, ensuring smooth rollouts on schedule. Verify all deliverables meet defined quality standards before release.
**Stakeholder Communication**: Serve as primary point of contact for all project-related communications internally and externally. Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
**Resource Allocation**: Assess and allocate necessary resources—people, tools, and budget—to properly support the project. Monitor resource use and make adjustments to avoid bottlenecks or shortages.
**Risk Management**: Identify potential risks and work with subject matter experts to develop mitigation strategies minimizing impact on timelines and deliverables. Regularly review and update risk management plans.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Work with other divisions and departments to ensure the program supports broader priorities and meets integration requirements. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Management, or related field
- Extensive program or project management experience, ideally on complex, multi-team programs
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Experience with project tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
