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Staff Technical Program Manager, Game Development

Anduril· Software : Software Platform : Sand Table
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Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $254kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Technical Program Manager for the Sand Table team at Anduril, owning execution of a real-time 3D platform spanning C++ engine development, XR hardware integration, plugin frameworks, and live demonstrations for senior government and military audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Own execution end-to-end. Drive the team's delivery cadence from planning through release. Maintain timelines, track milestones, and ensure the team consistently hits its commitments. You are the single point of accountability for "are we on track?"
  • Resolve dependencies and remove blockers. Proactively identify cross-team dependencies, external blockers, and resource constraints. Move decisively to resolve them—escalating when necessary, negotiating when possible, and always keeping the team unblocked.
  • Protect the team's time and focus. Clearly articulate blockers, risks, and work in progress to stakeholders so the team can stay heads-down on delivery. Serve as a shield against thrash and scope creep while ensuring legitimate priorities are addressed.
  • Drive high-quality, consistent releases. Help establish and maintain release processes that ensure every build meets quality standards. Coordinate across engineering, QA, and integration efforts to deliver polished, demo-ready software on a reliable cadence.
  • Manage stakeholders and communication. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across business development, product, and leadership. Provide clear, concise program updates—surfacing risks early, setting expectations accurately, and translating technical complexity into business-impact language.
  • Coordinate demonstration logistics. Partner with the team to manage the complex logistics of delivering flawless XR demonstrations to critical audiences. Track hardware readiness, software stability, content preparation, and venue requirements to ensure every demo is executed without a hitch.
  • Build and improve processes. Implement lightweight, effective processes for planning, tracking, and delivery that match the team's pace. Leverage tools like Jira or similar to provide visibility without creating overhead. Continuously iterate on what works.
  • Anticipate and mitigate risk. Maintain a living picture of technical, schedule, and integration risks. Develop mitigation plans proactively and adjust course as conditions change—never letting the team be surprised by something that was foreseeable.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Engineering Program Manager, or equivalent role delivering complex software products
  • Demonstrated track record of owning execution for cross-functional technical teams and shipping on-time
  • Strong technical literacy—ability to understand system architecture, software dependencies, build/release pipelines, and technical trade-offs without needing to write the code yourself
  • High agency and intrinsic motivation; you move on problems before being asked and operate effectively with minimal direction
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel work-streams, competing priorities, and shifting timelines
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills—able to build trust, set expectations, and clearly articulate status, risks, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience with project management tooling (Jira, Confluence, Linear, or equivalent) and establishing delivery processes for engineering teams
  • Willingness to travel as needed for demonstrations and events (up to 25%)
  • Must be a U.S. person eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Program managementStakeholder managementRelease engineering

Benefits

  • Benefits package including health, recovery, and related support (detailed information available in career resources)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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