Senior Program Manager, Test Automation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Test Automation Engineering team develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of Anduril’s products. The team works on complex manufacturing test solutions for our internal manufacturing team and deploys out to contract manufacturers. We work closely and cross-functionally with the rest of our Product Engineering groups that include Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineering to solve and improve our manufacturing processes, product quality and reliability.ABOUT THE JOBIn this position, you will own large parts of the end-to-end test system development - enhancing transparency and generating actional reports to support strategic and tactical decision making. You’ll support increasing efficiencies throughout our end-to-end processes, all with a focus on introducing scale and resiliency into our growing people and tools footprint. If you thrive in fast-paced, technical environments and excel at juggling multiple responsibilities, we want to hear from you.We’re looking for a Senior Program Manager to own the planning, execution, and delivery of tester solutions in the Hardware Engineering Services Department. You’ll be an ally collaborating with our partner Programs, working directly with other Program Managers, Engineering Leads, Internal/External Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics. WHAT YOU'LL DOResponsible for successful program execution, exceeding both internal and external stakeholder expectations and meeting all contractual commitmentsDemonstrate 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 outcomesCommunicate effectively and with confidence when engaging with customers and Anduril leadershipManage the overall program schedule from kickoff planning to tester deployment, including critical path tracking, schedule risk mitigations, visibility to Anduril leadership and updates to the customerNavigate customer change requests while maintaining program velocity and adhering to financial targets through scope management and change controlEnsure decisions support current efforts and position the company for continued hardware engineering services growthSupport Test Automation leadership in preparation and management of critical technical and business forumsProvide structure to ambiguity and help drive production stakeholders towards decisions on tactical and strategic issuesExecute creative solutions on short timelines to get answers quickly, while also considering more scalable solutions that will make Anduril successful in the long termAnalyze test program metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement of test product processes.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS5+ years experience managing the development of technical systems throughout the product lifecycleBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred)Proven track record of managing medium to large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycleDemonstrated ability to create and execute a complex program scheduleDemonstrated ability to actively develop and execute an effective program risk management planExperience in developing and executing communication strategies for high-visibility programsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organizationWillingness to travel as needed (up to 15%)Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related fieldEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.US Salary Range$147,000—$220,000 USDThe 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: BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.Protecting Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAnduril 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. 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