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Anduril

Senior Program Manager

$146K–$194K

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026

Experience
8+ years of program management experience; defense or government contracting preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; master's degree preferred.

About the job

Leads financial management and program planning for Warfighter Systems, with potential to oversee end-to-end execution of a high-impact hardware and software product development program.

What you'll do

  • Manage program execution, contractual commitments, schedules, risks, scope, and change control.
  • Manage financial performance and collaborate with finance stakeholders to meet program targets.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and serve as a primary customer interface, communicating with customers and company leadership.

What they ask for

  • 8+ years of program management experience, preferably in defense or government contracting.
  • Track record managing medium to large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle.
  • Experience with financial management and cost control, complex program schedules, risk management, and communication strategies for high-visibility programs.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance; willing to travel as needed, up to 15%.

Nice to have

  • Experience with both hardware and software development lifecycles; experience with MS Project schedules using a DCMA 14 point checklist.
  • PMP certification or equivalent; bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with master's degree preferred.

Pay

$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

MS Project

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