Technical Software Product Manager
Anduril
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.
Job Overview: The Technical Product Manager for the Wisp sensor is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and delivery of the Wisp Sensor software and ensuring it meets all technical, functional, and business requirements. This role requires an individual with a strong technical background in software development, particularly within the imaging domain, and experience managing complex projects with multiple sub-teams. The Technical Product Manager will be the linchpin in ensuring that the Wisp Sensor software is developed in line with the hardware specifications and divisional objectives, and is released according to the planned schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan for the Wisp Sensor software development lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Establish clear objectives and deliverables for the software that align with the hardware specifications and
- Technical Expertise:
- Maintain a deep understanding of the Wisp hardware and software interface requirements to ensure that the software integrates seamlessly with the sensor technology.
- Stay updated on the latest imaging technology trends and incorporate relevant innovations into the project plan to enhance the Wisp sensor's capabilities.
- Release Management:
- Oversee the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring that deployment is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, and support teams to prepare for product launch and ensure post-release support is in place.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, internally across teams and externally with stakeholders.
- Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
- Resource Allocation:
- Assess and allocate necessary resources, including personnel, software, and hardware, to ensure the project is adequately supported.
- Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to avoid bottlenecks or resource constraints.
- Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on the project timeline and deliverables.
- Regularly review and update the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape.
- Budget Oversight:
- Manage the project budget, ensuring that all expenses are tracked, justified, and aligned with the project's financial objectives.
- Provide financial forecasts and cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making.
- Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Implement a rigorous quality assurance process, including the development and execution of a testing plan that covers functional, performance, and user acceptance testing.
- Ensure that all software releases meet the defined quality standards before deployment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with other divisions and departments to ensure the Wisp Sensor software is compatible with the broader hardware ecosystem and meets all integration requirements.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Imaging Division and other stakeholders to promote a unified approach to product development.
- Documentation and Process Improvement:
- Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports.
- Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development for imaging technologies or related fields.
- Demonstrable understanding of imaging software, sensor technology, and hardware-software integration.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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