Manager, Strategic Projects

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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Similar $182k
This role $131k
$101k most similar roles pay here $227k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $149,625–$214,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k 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 · Manager, Strategic Projects

As Manager of Strategic Projects within the Growth Operations team, you will lead high-stakes quantitative analyses and model complex scenarios to inform major company decisions on long-range planning and resource allocation. Your day-to-day involves running strategic sprints, translating top-line forecasts into actionable insights across business units, and presenting findings to C-suite leadership. You will build and refine forecasting models, ensure alignment with cross-functional teams like Business Development and Finance, and drive execution of growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in investment banking or corporate strategy, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for executive audiences. This role addresses critical business challenges at scale, requiring a high level of analytical rigor and strategic thinking.

What you'll do

  • Own and lead high-stakes strategic projects impacting top-line growth.
  • Run cross-functional sprints to translate ACV forecasts into business implications.
  • Lead scenario planning for different growth trajectories and strategic options.
  • Build and refine forecasting models and analytical tools for leadership use.
  • Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for executives.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, or high-growth operational roles.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with expertise in forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis.
  • Proven ability to own complex initiatives with measurable business impact in ambiguous environments.
  • Excellent executive communication skills for translating sophisticated analyses into clear insights and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and the capability to drive projects to completion independently.
  • Experience working on growth strategy, revenue operations, or strategic planning initiatives preferred.
  • Comfortable operating under uncertainty and making sound judgment calls with incomplete information.

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