Production Program Manager, Intelligence Systems

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 $188k
This role $131k
$100k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $153,600–$222,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $188k 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 · Production Program Manager, Intelligence Systems

As a Production Program Manager at Intelligence Systems, you will join the manufacturing and production team to support the Head and Deputy of Production in overseeing the lifecycle of advanced defense technologies. Your responsibilities include driving process optimization, managing budgets and costs, coordinating cross-functional teams, launching new products, and mitigating risks. You will work closely with engineering, supply chain, operations, and leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has a background in operations program management or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries, along with experience using project management tools like Jira and MS Project. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to handle a fast-paced environment with up to 25% travel.

What you'll do

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and cost effectiveness.
  • Monitor project budgets and track progress to ensure financial goals are met.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that could impact project timelines or objectives.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to align production efforts with business objectives.
  • Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to meet production goals and schedules.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
  • Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (Jira, MS Project)
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organizational skills and communication abilities
  • Secret security clearance required

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