Director of Operations, Launched Effects

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: $190,000–$252,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Director of Operations, Launched Effects

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The Director of Operations for Launched Effects at Anduril’s Tactical Recon and Strike team in Atlanta, GA, is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing all aspects of business operations to support the company's rapid growth. This includes managing staffing, real estate, test ranges, classified infrastructure, and production, while also developing governance structures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in an operating role at a high-growth tech firm or similar environment, with expertise in translating growth signals into demand across operational infrastructures. Strong skills in financial analysis, strategic planning, and process improvement are essential, as is the ability to work tactically and solve complex business problems. This position requires proficiency in data-driven decision-making and collaboration with leadership to maintain a culture of innovation and excellence.

Skills

Python SQL Jira Trello Google Suite Salesforce Excel Tableau Mentorship CI/CD AWS Kubernetes Scrum Agile DevOps Git Docker GCP Azure

What you'll do

Own all aspects of business operations and infrastructure for the Launched Effects business.
Serve as chief strategist to balance resource and execution risk against growth plans.
Translate growth signals into demand across operational infrastructure including staffing, real estate, and production.
Develop and evolve governance structures from business reviews to annual planning.
Execute on special projects, evolve internal processes, and lead M&A efforts.

What we're looking for

8-12 years of experience in an operating role at a high-growth tech company, venture startup, finance, or consulting.
Proven ability to balance resource and execution risk while supporting massive growth plans.
Strong financial acumen with regular monitoring skills for guiding profitability targets.
Expertise in translating growth signals into demand across operational infrastructure elements.
Leadership experience in developing governance structures and evolving information pathways.

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