Acquisition Program Manager

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 TEAM

The Corp Tech Acquisition team scopes and manages the implementation of Anduril’s acquired companies. We help enable the new acquisitions to build, ship, and deploy products at scale with Anduril’s systems and processes. As we continue to acquire companies and expand our capabilities, we are seeking a highly skilled Acquisition Program Manager specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This role will lead and coordinate the acquisition process, work with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth integration, and manage all aspects of program planning and execution.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Oversee the acquisition program lifecycle from due diligence, integration, and adoption to completion across multiple acquisitions
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (IT, Legal, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, Finance, Product, Deployments) to root cause problems and scope key requirements, milestones, and dependencies for acquisition implementation success
• Own building the program management foundation for the acquisition team
• Own defining, managing, and improving program management processes for all acquisition implementations
• Help implement risk management strategies, identifying potential issues and developing contingency plans
• Manage the program timeline across all related acquisitions, ensuring milestones are met and programs stay on track
• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams and departments
• Provide regular updates and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to each acquisitions integration plan
• Analyze each program status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or resources to ensure that program requirements can be met
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on program status and changes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 50%+ travel required
• insanely high execution bar, and will see all programs through from conception to tactical completion to move Anduril forward
• 5+ years of program management experience, preferably with managing complex systems and operations implementations
• 5+ years of experience with managing executive communication, board of director goals or driving cross company initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills, able to clearly articulate needs to leadership team and a wide variety of cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborate across teams, strategizing how to bridge different parts of the organization to achieve cross-functional outcomes
• Ability to observe and anticipate potential risks across programs, milestones, timelines, etc.
• You are incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and and excel in strategic planning
• You have both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility
• You’re discerning and an incredibly fast learner
• U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

US Salary Range$146,000—$194,000 USD

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

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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