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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology. The company's Lattice OS is an AI-powered operating system that converts thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center.
As Production Program Manager for Autonomous Airpower, you will report to the Head of Production and oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, program management, growth, and leadership teams to ensure successful execution of production programs. This role is critical in driving efficiency, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Key responsibilities include:
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness during development and pre-production phases.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor project budgets, track progress, and identify and solve issues to enable successful transition to full-scale production.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership on project status, risks, and solutions.
• Resource Management: Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, growth, quality, and leadership teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives leading to full-scale production transition.
Your work will translate prototypes into scalable production and change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale. Note: Up to 25% travel required.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
• Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
• Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, or PLM systems
