Technical Program Manager, RMS

About This Role

This role involves leading the end-to-end technical delivery of development programs within the Rocket Motor Systems division. It requires owning technical planning and cross-functional execution to ensure program success, working closely with various engineering teams to drive product development and integration while managing costs, deliveries, risks, and schedules. The position suits a candidate with a strong systems and engineering mindset, execution focus, and collaborative partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and deployment of Anduril's TRS technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of War, in partnership with the General Manager, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Engineering teams
• Drive the technical execution of development programs from concept through delivery
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements, milestones, and technical standards
• Serve as a bridge between Program Managers and engineering functional teams
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril's DOW customers, ensuring tight feedback loops to shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and 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
• Responsible for end-to-end execution of the program technical scope and associated deliverables
• Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable rapid movement
• Own all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril's engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred)
• Minimum of 5 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
• Ability to travel frequently (up to 50% or more) to operational environments and Anduril facilities as required

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers