Technical Project Manager, USV

As a Technical Project Manager at Anduril Industries, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of maritime product development, from design to deployment. Your responsibilities include managing complex technical programs, leading cross-functional teams, maintaining effective communications with stakeholders, and ensuring that projects align with customer needs and company goals. You'll also coordinate test events and navigate cross-team dependencies to drive successful project outcomes.

To qualify for the Technical Project Manager role at Anduril Industries, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in technical leadership and project management, particularly within defense systems or weapon programs. Additionally, candidates should be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret clearance.

Essential skills for a Technical Project Manager at Anduril Industries include strong technical knowledge in engineering and defense systems, exceptional project management abilities, experience in cross-functional team leadership, and outstanding communication skills. Candidates should also demonstrate a solid understanding of multi-domain unmanned and autonomous systems to effectively drive project success.

Anduril Industries is committed to the growth of its employees, offering a professional development stipend to support training, education, and career advancement. Additionally, the company provides a diverse range of top-tier benefits, ensuring that Technical Project Managers have the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

The work environment at Anduril Industries is dynamic, collaborative, and innovative. Technical Project Managers are encouraged to think creatively while working closely with talented teams across various disciplines. With a focus on rapid execution and real-world impact, Anduril fosters a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and open communication among all employees.

In your response, highlight specific projects you’ve managed in defense systems or related industries, focusing on your role in steering technical development, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and achieving project milestones.

Discuss your strategies for prioritization, such as using project management tools, defining critical milestones, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders, emphasizing your ability to balance competing priorities.

Explain how you facilitate collaboration by setting regular meetings, using collaborative tools, and fostering an environment of transparency and trust, thereby ensuring all team members remain informed and engaged.

Elaborate on your process for identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and implementing mitigation strategies, highlighting past experiences where you've successfully navigated challenges.

Discuss the importance of integrity, transparency, and proactive communication in building trust and rapport with clients, providing examples of how you have successfully engaged with stakeholders in previous roles.

Share a specific instance where you faced a significant challenge, detailing the steps you took to resolve the issue and the successful results that followed, demonstrating your problem-solving skills.

Emphasize the importance of regular feedback loops and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, detailing how you incorporate customer insights into design and execution.

Reflect on how technologies like AI, machine learning, and sensor fusion can enhance defense capabilities, providing insights into your vision for integrating these advancements into future projects.

Describe your approach to encouraging creativity and new ideas, mentioning initiatives like brainstorming sessions, giving team members autonomy over their projects, and rewarding innovative solutions.

Share your passion for driving impactful projects in the defense field, discussing your commitment to leveraging technology to meet pressing challenges, and how this passion translates into your management style.