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Salary: USD 127,000 - 170,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Production Program Manager for the Roadrunner program. You will report to the Head of Production and oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle, working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, program management, growth, and leadership teams.
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 up to full-scale production transition.
Note: Up to 25% travel required for this role. Your work will translate prototypes for scalable production and contribute to advancing defense capabilities on a global scale.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 7+ 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
