Senior Program Manager, Containerized Effects (Active Clearance)

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 146,000-183,000 · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

The Senior Program Manager for Containerized Effects will lead the coordination and execution of program initiatives within the Expeditionary Systems business line. This role involves working with cross-functional engineering teams to mature containerized systems from prototype to production for clandestine transport and launch. You will serve as a key point of contact for government stakeholders while driving program communications and risk mitigation.

Lead the day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives and tasks across Anduril teams and SMEs.
Provide guidance and direction to program team members, including finance, division operations, and mission operations.
Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems and Software Engineering teams to mature containerized effect programs from prototype to production.
Develop a strong system-level understanding of business lines and products to act as a power user and mentor.
Deeply understand customer objectives, constraints, and perspectives.
Serve as Action Officer for special projects and execute special projects as demanded by the program.
Drive and set the standard for program communications within Anduril and with key customer and government POCs.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues impacting program delivery.
Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Demonstrated experience as a self-starter capable of resolving issues independently.
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware and software.
Experience in Program Management and contract management of/with focused program offices.
Experience with government business development, contract structures, budget cycles, procurement processes, program funding, and proposal processes.
Comfortable setting and achieving goals in complex, fast-moving environments with ambiguous requirements.
Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead, and follow.
Active U.S. Secret clearance.

Experience as a program or project manager in defense, tech, consulting, or similar field.
Experience managing complex projects in government.
Strong technical background with familiarity in systems engineering, software development, networking, and hardware engineering.