Production Program Manager, Counter Intrusion

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Below market

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Similar $186k
This role $170k
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This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $161,287–$211,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $186k 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 1778 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1568 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Production Program Manager, Counter Intrusion

As a Production Program Manager, Counter Intrusion, you will serve as a builder-operator within the Counter Intrusion business line. You will manage high-volume, security-intensive manufacturing environments by coordinating across engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, and leadership teams to ensure successful program execution. Your daily responsibilities include solving complex operational and manufacturing issues, managing project budgets, tracking progress, and mitigating risks to ensure products move from prototype to scalable production. You will manage resources such as materials, labor, and equipment while ensuring transparency through regular stakeholder communication. The role requires expertise in manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and project management methodologies like Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma. You will utilize tools including Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Gantt Charts to navigate the technical challenges of transitioning defense products into full-scale production.

What you'll do

  • Resolve complex operational, manufacturing, and business process issues that hinder product maturity and scalability.
  • Monitor project budgets and track progress to ensure successful transitions to full-scale production.
  • Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership regarding project status, risks, and solutions.
  • Manage the allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
  • Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives.

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 defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows.
  • Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma.
  • Proficiency in project management tools including Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Gantt Charts.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
  • Experience launching new products with condensed timelines (preferred).

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