Production Program Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OHSanta Ana, CA
Salary
$126,000–$168,000 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $147k
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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $155,900–$207,211 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k 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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Production Program Manager

As a Production Program Manager within the CW division, you will serve as a builder-operator focused on modernizing command and control systems for U.S. and Allied forces. You will manage the manufacturing ramp of production programs by collaborating with engineering, supply chain, operations, finance, and executive leadership teams to ensure projects meet schedule and budget requirements. Your daily responsibilities include identifying and resolving complex operational hurdles, driving design for manufacturability, optimizing costs, and developing reporting systems for key performance indicators. You will manage new product information and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve production efficiency. The role requires expertise in manufacturing environments, project management methodologies like Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma, and proficiency with tools such as Jira and Confluence. This position addresses the challenge of scaling high-tech defense products for rapid deployment in modern battlefield environments.

What you'll do

  • Resolve complex operational, manufacturing, and business process issues that hinder product maturity and scalability.
  • Lead the transition of products to production readiness by optimizing processes and ensuring supply chain stability.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency and reduce costs of goods sold.
  • Monitor project budgets and track progress to ensure programs are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Develop and implement reporting systems to communicate KPIs, risks, and project status to executive leadership.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all new product information and changes to existing products.
  • Manage cross-functional projects involving engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in operations program management, business operations, or engineering/technical roles.
  • Experience in the complex hardware industry is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and supporting production processes.
  • Experience launching new products under condensed timelines.
  • Proficiency with project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma.
  • Proficiency with project management tools including Jira, Confluence, and Gantt charts.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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