Program Director, Missiles (Production)

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California · $241,000-$319,000 USD Job Overview The Air Dominance and Strike Division at Anduril is seeking a Program Director to lead a significant portion of the product line for one of Anduril's largest production programs. As a Program Director, you will be directly responsible for all elements of cost and schedule performance in your assigned area. Key Responsibilities Own the overall financial performance and schedule for the production segment of the business. Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third-party corporate partners to deliver successful outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously. Develop winning strategies that align with Anduril's business objectives while meeting customer needs. Foster strong relationships with DOD customers, ensuring tight feedback loops to shape solutions and field them faster. Monitor and manage program progress across cost, schedule, and resource allocation, making trade-offs to deliver best-in-class solutions on-time and on-budget. Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication. Be a trusted partner and advisor to senior management, taking high ownership of all pieces of work. Foster a creative, high-performance culture within the team, assessing team skills and identifying development or recruitment opportunities. Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals. Collaborate with senior management to refine the strategic roadmap for Anduril Air Dominance & Strike R&D investments. Requirements Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred). Minimum of 8 years of experience managing production of complex technical systems. Proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-dollar production lines and driving their on-time, on-budget performance. Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Benefits Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including top-tier benefits for full-time employees. Salary Range $241,000-$319,000 USD