Associate Director, Deployment Operations

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

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Similar $182k
This role $193k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$214,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Deployment Operations

The Associate Director of Deployment Operations at Anduril leads a high-performing team responsible for the strategic execution and scaling of deployment operations across multiple divisions, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge hardware and software products. This role involves defining long-term operational frameworks, building organizational capability through mentorship, and fostering a mission-focused culture. Key responsibilities include overseeing global deployment strategy, maintaining robust relationships with internal partners and external customers, and championing the adoption of new tools to streamline logistics and field operations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in operations or program management, with a focus on international logistics and supply chain, and possesses exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in enterprise systems like ERP (Oracle) and project management platforms is essential for driving digital transformation within the defense sector.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute strategic roadmap for Deployment Operations across division and business lines.
  • Build and mentor high-performing team of direct and indirect reports within Deployment Operations.
  • Oversee global deployment strategy and execution, ensuring proper staffing and resource allocation.
  • Champion development and adoption of new tools to streamline logistics and field operations processes.
  • Evaluate deployment processes rigorously, driving continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and reliability.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in operations, logistics, supply chain management, or complex program management.
  • Proven track record of strategic leadership in executing concurrent, high-stakes projects in manufacturing, hardware, or defense environments.
  • At least 3+ years of experience in people leadership roles, developing managers and high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional communication, influence, and interpersonal skills for interfacing with various stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and drive change management for new processes and tools.
  • Deep understanding of deploying enterprise systems and tools like ERP systems and data analytics platforms.
  • Secret security clearance required.

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