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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Battlespace Awareness C2 Systems team builds cutting-edge battle management systems deployed to address critical security challenges.
As Senior Technical Program Manager for Battlespace Awareness, you will oversee the development, execution, and delivery of Battlespace Awareness software for critical defense programs. This role requires deep technical expertise in software development, particularly optimization and estimation algorithms, combined with proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple sub-teams and diverse stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
**Project Leadership & Strategy**: Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans covering feature development, testing, validation, deployment, and monitoring. Establish clear objectives and deliverables aligned with program needs.
**Technical Expertise**: Maintain deep understanding of underlying algorithms and software interfaces for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification. Ensure effective integration with the larger C2 system. Stay current on latest techniques and work with subject matter experts to incorporate innovations.
**Release Management**: Oversee planning and execution of software release processes, ensuring smooth and efficient deployment. Verify all releases meet defined quality standards before deployment.
**Stakeholder Communication**: Serve as primary point of contact for all project communications internally and externally. Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
**Resource Allocation**: Assess and allocate necessary personnel, software, and hardware resources. Monitor utilization and adjust to avoid bottlenecks.
**Risk Management**: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies with subject matter experts. Regularly review and update risk management plans.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Work across divisions and departments to ensure software supports program priorities and meets integration requirements. Facilitate communication between Battlespace Awareness business line and other stakeholders.
**Documentation & Process Improvement**: Maintain comprehensive project documentation including technical specifications and user manuals. Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes.
**REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development for advanced algorithms
- Demonstrable understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub
- 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
- Transcripts required as part of early application process to assess technical and analytical abilities
