Senior Program Manager, New Graduate Experience

Position Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. Bringing together the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st-century’s most innovative companies, Anduril aims to change how military systems are designed, built, and sold. The company’s Lattice OS powers its systems, turning thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Strategy & Design

• Design, implement, and continuously optimize rotational program structures for technical and business new grad and rotational cohorts, including rotation frameworks, learning curricula, mentorship models, and performance evaluation systems
• Develop multi-year program roadmaps aligned with Anduril's growth trajectory, workforce planning needs, and strategic talent priorities
• Build scalable frameworks for quarterly new graduate cohort onboarding, rotation transitions, manager enablement, and conversion decision-making processes
• Partner with senior leadership to define success metrics, program KPIs, and ROI models that demonstrate program impact on business outcomes

• Operational Execution & Program Management

• Own end-to-end lifecycle management for new grads and rotational participants annually: from offer acceptance through onboarding, rotations, performance tracking, and conversion to full-time roles
• Orchestrate complex, multi-stakeholder processes across recruiting, onboarding, facilities, IT, security clearances, and business units to ensure seamless program execution
• Manage program operations including cohort scheduling, rotation placement logistics, travel coordination, program communications, and participant experience touchpoints
• Build and maintain scalable systems, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track participant progress, rotation outcomes, manager satisfaction, and conversion rates

• Stakeholder Management & Leadership Partnership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all new grad and rotational program stakeholders, including hiring managers, senior engineering leaders, business unit heads, and executive sponsors
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Recruiting, HR, Learning & Development) to ensure alignment on program goals, candidate pipelines, and organizational readiness
• Lead regular program review meetings with leadership, presenting data-driven insights, program health metrics, and strategic recommendations
• Influence and advise senior leaders on rotation placement strategies, talent allocation decisions, and organizational capacity planning

• Talent Development & Participant Experience

• Design and deliver high-impact learning experiences, technical skill-building workshops, leadership development sessions, and cohort-building activities
• Build mentorship and sponsorship frameworks that connect new grads and rotational participants with senior technical leaders and executives across the organization
• Monitor participant engagement, satisfaction, and performance; proactively identify and address challenges impacting program success or participant retention
• Cultivate a high-performing, mission-driven culture within new grad and rotational cohorts that reflects Anduril's values and commitment to national security outcomes

• Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership

• Conduct ongoing program assessments through quantitative analysis, stakeholder feedback, and industry benchmarking to identify optimization opportunities
• Stay ahead of industry trends in early career program design, rotational frameworks, and Gen Z talent engagement strategies
• Lead post-program retrospectives and implement data-driven improvements to enhance program outcomes, participant satisfaction, and business impact
• Build scalable playbooks, documentation, and knowledge management systems to support program growth and team expansion
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior Program Managers on the Emerging Talent team, providing guidance on complex program challenges, best practices, and professional development
• Lead mentorship programming for new grad and rotational participants, connecting them with senior leaders and establishing frameworks that can be replicated across other talent initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience, with at least 4 years specifically managing early career, rotational, or leadership development programs at scale (200+ participants annually)
• Proven track record designing and executing rotational program frameworks for emerging talent (engineering, product, data science, etc.) with measurable success metrics
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management and executive communication, with ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills; experience building dashboards, tracking KPIs, and presenting insights to leadership audiences
• Exceptional project management capabilities with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, meet aggressive deadlines, and deliver flawless execution in high-growth environments
• Experience working in fast-paced, mission-driven organizations (tech startups, defense/aerospace, management consulting, or similar high-performance cultures)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to craft executive-level documentation, facilitate workshops, and deliver compelling presentations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Prior Experience

• Experience managing programs in defense, aerospace, or national security sectors; familiarity with security clearance processes
• Background in technical recruiting, university relations, or talent acquisition strategy with understanding of engineering talent pipelines
• Experience scaling programs from 100-200 participants to 300-500+; demonstrated ability to build scalable systems and processes
• Proficiency with program management tools (Lever, Greenhouse, Airtable, Tableau) and HRIS systems
• Prior experience as a rotational program participant, people manager of early career talent, or mentor to junior program management professionals
• Passion for developing next-generation technical talent and building world-class organizational capabilities

Salary Range

$146,000 - $219,000 USD