Business Operations Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Similar $174k
This role $163k
$134k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $144,356–$203,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $174k 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 · Business Operations Lead

The Business Operations Lead role at Anduril involves managing operations for a business line or central function, working closely with General Managers and Division leadership teams. This senior-level position requires handling quick-turn operational issues, redesigning processes, and leading strategic projects such as product launches and acquisitions. Day-to-day responsibilities include owning end-to-end operational projects, solving ambiguous problems, setting up new processes, conducting scrappy analyses using business systems like ERP and MRP, and managing large cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in consulting, operations, finance, or program management, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, data-driven problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects are essential. Preferred candidates have an undergraduate degree in STEM and experience in technical engineering roles.

What you'll do

  • Own and execute operational projects from definition to implementation.
  • Solve strategic problems by providing structure and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Analyze data from business systems to inform decisions and improve processes.
  • Manage large-scale projects, coordinating with diverse stakeholders across departments.
  • Balance executive engagement, knowing when to involve C-suite in problem-solving.
  • Execute both tactical tasks and develop high-level strategies for complex issues.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience, including at least 3 years in consulting, operations, finance, or product/program management.
  • Proven ability to engage stakeholders and executives effectively with significant C-suite visibility.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and capability to solve operational problems from both data-driven and people-centric perspectives.
  • Combined tactical execution skills and strategic thinking to address complex, ambiguous cross-functional issues.
  • Excellent communication skills across various roles, including engineers, finance partners, recruiters, leadership, and executives.
  • High ownership with the capacity to manage multiple large projects simultaneously without compromising quality or timelines.

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