Program Director, Rocket Motor 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. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems division is seeking a Director of Programs to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. ABOUT THE JOB The Director of Programs is responsible for making key decisions on overall business strategy. This role will play a critical part in the development and delivery of advanced rocket motor systems that serve the defense industry. The Director of Programs will manage the overall strategy for our portfolio of programs across development and full rate production.In this role, you will partner with the Director of Engineering to ensure successful technical delivery of current contracts while also aligning the technical roadmap with future program objectives. Additionally, this role serves as a key public representative of the business to customers and is responsible, in partnership with the Growth team, for driving topline revenue delivery through timely program execution. WHAT YOU'LL DO Set and execute the strategic direction for a portfolio of programs spanning development, test, production ramp, and sustained delivery—driving revenue growth across multiple program iterations and contract cycles. Autonomously execute on broad and ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third-party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously. Manage all aspects of program execution across the portfolio, including schedule, budget, risk management, and P&L accountability, ensuring programs meet financial targets and contribute to overall divisional profitability. Build, lead, and develop high-performing cross-functional program teams, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and professional growth. Serve as a primary executive interface with customers, maintaining relationships that drive follow-on awards, contract expansions, and long-term strategic partnerships. Oversee subcontractor performance and procurement processes, ensuring compliance with program requirements, quality standards, and on-time delivery. Prepare and present contractual deliverables, program status reports, proposals, and other documentation to internal and external audiences, including senior government and industry stakeholders. Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the program portfolio, leveraging lessons learned from prior program iterations to accelerate execution and reduce risk. Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly. Partner with Growth to shape capture strategy, inform competitive positioning, and convert pipeline into awarded programs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of progressive program management or general management experience in a complex hardware manufacturing specific environment, with demonstrated success leading large-scale, high-revenue programs. Proven track record of taking programs through multiple iterations of growth—from initial development through production ramp and follow-on contract cycles—with cumulative program value in the…