Senior Program Manager

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 146,000-194,000 · 8+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026

At a glance

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead efforts across our Warfighter Systems business line, which brings cutting-edge technology directly to those on the front lines.
This role offers an exciting opportunity with the initial focus on financial management of a major program and leading planning for upcoming programs across multiple disciplines tied to our growth pipeline.
Following these initial focus areas, this role allows for the opportunity to expand scope by taking on program management of a product development program spanning hardware and software.

Responsible for successful program execution, exceeding both internal and external stakeholder expectations and meeting all contractual commitments
Demonstrate collaborative leadership skills by building trust with your teams, customers, and peers while holding yourself and the cross functional team accountable to execute on business outcomes
Communicate effectively and with confidence when engaging with customers and Anduril leadership
Manage the overall program schedule including critical path tracking, schedule risk mitigations, visibility to Anduril leadership and updates to the customer
Navigate customer change requests while maintaining program velocity and adhering to financial targets through scope management and change control
Ensure decisions support current efforts and position the company for continued on-contract growth

8+ years of experience in program management, preferably in defense or government contracting
Proven track record of managing medium to large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle
Strong understanding of contracting processes and medium to large scale program management
Financial Acumen and experience working with cost control / finance stakeholders for financial management
Demonstrated ability to create and execute a complex program schedule
Demonstrated ability to actively develop and execute an effective program risk management plan
Experience in developing and executing communication strategies for high-visibility programs
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 15%)
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance

Experience with both hardware and software development lifecycles
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
Experience in managing Program Schedules using MS Project against a DCMA 14 point checklist
PMP certification or equivalent preferred

Highly competitive equity grants
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next