Head of Programs, Space Special Programs

In the Space Special Programs team we build spacecraft and space systems which serve a wide variety of functions in the space architecture. At a time when space superiority can no longer be taken for granted and with space systems proliferating at an incredible rate the Space Special Programs team provides advanced mission critical capabilities to our customer base to be able to more effectively operate and survive within this expanding environment with limited personnel. Working across product engineering sales logistics operations and mission success the Space Special Programs team develops tests deploys and operates new unique space capabilities to drive mission success in challenging operational environments.

We are hiring aHead of Programsfor our SpaceSpecial Programsbusiness line. TheHead of Programs is the leadTechnical Program Managerand primary programmatic strategic interface with the GM. As the lead Technical ProgramManagerthe Head of Programswill lead day-to-day execution ofoverallprogram initiatives and tasks - workingwiththeother TPMsthe Head of Operationsand the rest of theBusiness Operationsteamto manage the budget and schedule as well as with the customer and theGM to satisfy the technicalobjectives while meeting all of the contractual Head of Programs will work with the GM todevelop andmanage the technical roadmap new product direction and help create mission solutions for the customer base with an eye towards growth.

This role is directly tied to a series of on-going orbital programs and active pursuits across Andurils SpaceSpecial ProgramsBusiness Line. These programs require executing on multiple space system development and delivery contracts along with capture efforts across multiple dynamic space operations missions.

• Ownership: TPMs are owners;werelooking for those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility a healthy dose of skepticism and contribute to a culture of performance. Lead the project from start to finish with the customer and the engineering team. Develop the technical path for successidentifyengineering needs andvalidatethe projected product outcome with the customer. TPMs are empowered to quickly assumehigh levelsof responsibility and entrust them to actively own their account and shape its success.

• Embed/Engage: Work side-by-side with our customers to understand their specific mission challenges and represent the customer as you work with Anduril engineers to shape products that solve critical national security challenges. Anduril engineers rely on TPMs to understand the lay of the land and bring a perspective that informs the product development process.

• Build/Orchestrate: Work with Anduril engineers to build the solution and/or pivot development as needed to meet client needs. Successfully developing our complex hardware and software products requires collaborating withnearly everyinternal Anduril team - engineering productlogistics finance legal contracting technical operations and many responsible forensuring each party is engaged andinformed andwill therefore become well-versed in what it takes to really bring the best of Anduril to our customers.

• Plan: Developcoordinateand communicate the path to success with both internal and external partners. Work with clients and engineers to build sprint plans execution plans milestones.

• Grow our business through customer success: In addition to the operational and executive relationships you own you willbe responsible formeeting commercial targets that drive top line growth. This requiresestablishingcommitted and trust-based partnerships with our customers to not only help them solve their immediate problems but also to foresee future opportunities where Andurils technology can make them more effective. Understanding Andurils value proposition and articulating how we can have an impact on a customers problem set from the executive level to the end user is critical to positioning Anduril for the future.

• Demonstrated experience executing engineering or program management responsibilities for Space hardware payloads subsystems or satellites
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs and other program managers in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Strong understanding of space systems engineering environmental considerations and requirements verification and validation
• Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
• Proven experienceparticipatingin creation of new mission level designs and concepts
• B.S. (minimum) inEconomics MathorElectrical Computer Aerospace Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; with an MBA highlydesirable
• 18years experienceworking with multifunctional teams
• 7years experiencemanaging spacecraft or space subsystem teams(preferably the most recent years)
• Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
• Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn teachleadand follow.
• Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment.
• Comfortable with working in limited resource environments.
• Prior engineering work on space systems is a plus
• Must be a U.S. Citizen andable to obtain andmaintaina U.S. Top Secret security clearance

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion of projects
• Collaborative problem solving to achieve work goals
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
• Ability to organize prioritize and simplify complex problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment
• Lead team to develop solutions to complex time sensitive problems
• Maintain customer relationship withtimelyaccurate and meaningful communications
• Creation of project proposals program plans reports and process documentation

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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