Senior Production Program Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops small aerial drones (Group 1‑3) along with all the necessary equipment for testing, deployment, and operation. The team transforms products like Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt from initial concepts into operational systems. We work closely with specialized teams to tackle some of our customers' most complex challenges.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Staff Production Program Manager, you will partner closely with the Head of Production to oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle of our advanced defense technologies. You will be embedded at the intersection of Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations, serving as the connective tissue that drives programs from early‑stage prototypes to high‑rate, scalable production. This is a high‑visibility, cross‑functional role requiring a blend of strategic program planning and hands‑on execution. You will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, managing complex schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring that critical hardware programs are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. If you possess a strong foundation in manufacturing operational excellence, paired with the grit and determination to solve complex scaling challenges under pressure, you will thrive in this role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Drive Production Operations Forward – Own complex operational initiatives from concept to completion. You'll tackle ambiguous problems across manufacturing systems, supply chain, and production processes bringing structure where there is none and executing solutions that stick. Move Fast and Build for the Long‑Term – Execute quick analyses when speed matters, while also designing scalable processes and systems that will grow with the company. Process Optimization – Lead continuous improvement efforts that directly impact our cost of goods, production efficiency, and ability to scale. Use data, first principles thinking, and your operational instincts to identify and solve the problems that matter most to the bottom line. Be the Connective Tissue – Work across commercial, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to align production efforts with business objectives. You'll manage stakeholders, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and ensure everyone is rowing in the same direction. Anticipate & Mitigate Risk – Proactively identify potential roadblocks before they derail timelines or objectives. Assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and keep leadership informed with clear, transparent updates on project status and blockers. Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production goals. Manage New Product Introduction – Own production’s role in bringing new products to life and managing changes to existing ones. Coordinate launches, manage timelines, and ensure production is ready when engineering hands off new designs. Build Systems & Insights – Get into the weeds of our production data and business systems. Whether it's improving our workflows, creating better tracking mechanisms, or building dashboards that give teams visibility, you'll make our operational infrastructure better.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in operations program management, manufacturing, management consulting, investment banking, or internal operations. Understanding of how things get built and systematic thinking about improving those processes. Comfortable with data, building frameworks to structure messy problems. Thriving in fast‑moving environments where priorities shift. Comfortable making progress without perfect information and being visible while receiving feedback. Self‑driven, proactively solving problems without being told. Bringing forward solutions and taking initiative to fill gaps. Driving project execution within production environments, applying project management methodologies practically to streamline workflows, mitigate risks, and facilitate collaboration across teams. Leading meetings, wrangling stakeholders, presenting to leadership, and keeping complex projects on track. Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance and U.S. Person status due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience launching products under tight timelines in hardware or manufacturing settings. Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts). Background in high‑tempo operational roles (consulting, startups, scale‑ups). Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing. Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems. US Salary Range: $126,000 - $167,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees. At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, explore our benefits. As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril-1