Air Dominance & Strike - Program Director

Company: Seibold GmbH
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Air Dominance & Strike - Program DirectorAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.WHY WE ARE HEREThe Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Anduril's fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead one of Anduril's largest development programs across various stages of the contract lifecycle from early R&D to contract capture and close. As a Program Manager you will lead the development and integration of Anduril products and technologies alongside the Chief Engineer and will be directly responsible for all elements of cost and schedule to ensure successful delivery of the program.Success in this position hinges on three key facets:

• Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concepts, identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks, and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team.
• Execution focused - digging into the details, charting the path and owning the outcome. You will be expected to utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with your program management and leadership skills to deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer.
• Collaborative partnership - managing customer relationships and shaping the future of the program with the government.Key Responsibilities:
  • In partnership with the Chief Engineer, own the development and deployment of Anduril's Air Dominance & Strike technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of Defense.
  • Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril's DOD customers, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster.
  • Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third-party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Monitor and manage program progress across cost, schedule, and resource allocation, making tradeoffs that enable us to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers on-time and on-budget.
  • Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly.
  • Foster a creative, high-performance culture within the team, and proactively assess team skills versus needs, identifying personnel development or recruitment opportunities to strengthen the team's capabilities.
  • Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals that set Anduril up for long-term financial and operational success.
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for Anduril Air Dominance & Strike R&D investments that underpin the success of our programs.Qualifications and Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred).
    • Minimum of 8 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
    • Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on-time, on-budget completion.
    • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level.
    • Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization.
    • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.US Salary Range: $182,000 - $273,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
      • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
      • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
      • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
      • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
      • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
      • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
      • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
      • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.
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