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Business Operations Lead

Anduril - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-07-27

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, and sensor fusion. The company's Lattice OS platform powers a family of systems that deliver cutting-edge military technology in months rather than years. As a Business Operations Lead, you will be a critical operational partner to General Managers, Division leadership, and executive teams. You'll manage operations for a business line or central function, balancing quick-turn problem-solving with strategic initiatives like product launches and acquisitions. The role requires deep understanding of business levers across program management, engineering, production, and G&A functions. Key responsibilities include: - Owning operational projects end-to-end, from ambiguous problem definition through implementation - Tackling strategic cross-functional challenges, providing structure to ambiguity and shepherding stakeholders toward decisions - Working deeply with business systems (ERP, MRP, HRIS) to conduct rapid analyses and equip functional teams with insights and measurement tools - Project managing across large stakeholder groups, translating between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, HR, Recruiting, Facilities, and Growth teams You'll need 6+ years of professional experience with at least 3 years in consulting, operations, finance, or product/program management. Strong executive engagement skills are essential—this role has significant C-suite visibility. You should be self-driven, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity. The ideal candidate combines tactical execution with strategic thinking, strong emotional intelligence, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships. You must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information. Preferred: STEM undergraduate degree and 2+ years in a technical engineering role.

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