Deputy Program Director - Missile Systems

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.

As a Deputy Program Director, you will be responsible for the overall program execution of Anduril Weapons and/or Aircraft Programs across various stages of the contract lifecycle. This includes leading the IRAD risk reduction, preliminary design review, critical design review and production readiness review. You will be working closing with the customer and be focused on winning this competitive program. You will be responsible for overall cost, schedule and technical execution teaming with the Chief Engineer. You will be responsible for teaming with the manufacturing team to establish a manufacturing plan to support the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the program. You will be leading the Earned Value Management reporting for the program.  In addition to leading the planning, execution, and delivery of all programs and projects, you will oversee the strategic coordination of these functions to ensure optimal outcomes, customer satisfaction, and overall business success. Finally, you will be teaming with the Missile or Aircraft Business Line Leads and Missile or Aircraft Growth Leads to drive the expansion of the portfolio for new business which is synergistic with this program. The program director must be a strong leader motivating a team under schedule pressures.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

Program Management:

• Develop and implement effective processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and overall program execution.
• Develop strong customer relations through regular communication.
• Ensure successful coordination and integration of engineering, R&D, and IRAD expenditures with manufacturing, safety, business development, and administrative functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align goals, optimize processes, and streamline communication across functions.
• Monitor and manage program progress, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and resource allocation targets.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective program execution.
• Ensure Earned Value Management is used to track progress of program execution and drive course corrections as needed.
• Ensure program milestones are met to maintain a position in the competitive program.
• Understanding of critical chain management to drive program execution at a rapid pace.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for Anduril Weapons or Aircraft Programs.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities and develop business strategies.
• Drive the integration of engineering, R&D, and IRAD expenditures into the strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and vision.
• Identify areas for process improvement, technology adoption, and innovation across functions to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration efforts to ensure seamless integration and successful delivery of programs.

Financial Management:

• Ensure that engineering, R&D, and IRAD expenditures are managed in a financially responsible manner, monitoring budgets and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Responsible for program P&L, schedule, and technical performance on internal investments and program funds for this development weapon program
• Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop accurate cost estimates and pricing strategies for proposals, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal financial targets.
• Oversee the integration of financial planning and reporting across functions, providing insights and guidance to senior management on financial performance and risks.
• Identify potential risks, cost overruns, or financial constraints, developing mitigation strategies and coordinating with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

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