Program Manager, International, Air Dominance & Strike

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE JOB Success in this position hinges on four key facets: Strategic Thinking and Decomposition: Ability to understand the long term objectives of the business, specific to international efforts, successfully develop a winning strategy that complies with export constraints while maximizing business objectives, and decompose into near term and long term plans. Strategic understanding of the product and customer - have the ability to learn and understand customer needs and develop strategies to deliver a product to meet that need on a relevant timeline. Manage the relationship and shape the outcome to meet business line goals and increase customer satisfaction. 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 relationships and shaping the future of the program with the various international customers and partners. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop and tailor the roadmap to capture international aircraft sales. Coordinate with many internal stakeholders to gain agreement on strategies, drive execution of strategies. Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril’s International customers, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and executives 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 Be high ownership on all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril’s engineers 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 program REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred) Proven results leading teams capturing new business, ideally in a complex regulatory environment 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 Preferred 4 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle US Salary Range $191,000 - $253,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. 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