CareerPlan

Deputy Program Manager, Air Defense - Middle East

Irvine, CA (OC-62)Full-time$117k–$154k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Deputy Program Manager supporting execution of a large, strategic Air Defense program in the Middle East, managing schedule, cost, logistics, and program controls.

Role type

Senior IC program manager (defense/aerospace)

Builds

Anduril Air Defense Family of Systems (networked sensors, effectors, C2 software) for U.S. and allied military

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Air Defense

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Program management, schedule and cost management, logistics execution, risk assessment, cross-functional coordination, Jira proficiency

Preferred skills

CUAS experience, integrated air defense systems, OCONUS/Middle East deployment experience, PMP certification

Technologies

Jira, Confluence, Slack, MS365

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day program execution including production tracking, shipping, logistics, and site installation sequencing; Monitor program financials and budget alignment; Coordinate logistics and deployment from factory to site; Manage internal staffing and deployment readiness; Support standup of in-country sustainment operations; Maintain program documentation and support contract modification workflows

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC