Program Manager, Strategic Supply Chain

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
74 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Program Manager, Strategic Supply Chain

Program Manager, Strategic Supply Chain joins the Air Dominance and Strike Division to manage supply chain strategy for first-of-kind autonomous aircraft. This role involves defining how supply risk, continuity, and supplier performance are tracked and acted upon to ensure a resilient supply base. The manager will build risk intelligence systems, identify single points of failure for critical parts, and develop an innovation pipeline of supplier pilots and partnerships. Key responsibilities include translating strategy into prioritized roadmaps, managing cross-functional decisions between engineering and production, and connecting supply data to unit costs and master schedules. Required skills include experience in complex hardware programs, quantitative modeling, trade studies, and sensitivity analysis. The role requires proficiency with version control, scripting, and scalable workflows while addressing the technical challenge of scaling autonomous weapons systems for defense applications.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define and own the supply chain strategy for transitioning first-of-kind autonomous aircraft from development to production.
  • Identify single points of failure across critical parts and embed actionable insights into sourcing and production decisions.
  • Manage supplier performance and lead rapid mitigation efforts to resolve supply disruptions quickly.
  • Translate high-level strategies into prioritized roadmaps and measurable outcomes for cross-functional teams.
  • Build an innovation pipeline of supplier pilots and partnerships to improve long-term cost and continuity.
  • Link supplier risk and performance data to unit costs and integrated master schedule KPIs.
  • Develop leading indicator systems and quantitative models to inform sourcing strategy and resource allocation.
  • Prepare technical analysis, documentation, and briefings for internal teams, suppliers, and government stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in supply chain strategy, sourcing, or supply program management for complex hardware programs.
  • Demonstrated ownership of supply risk and supplier performance on programs with aggressive timelines and rapid scale.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional transformation without direct authority.
  • Experience building supply chain capabilities or program management systems from scratch without an established playbook.
  • Ability to translate complex supply and cost data into actionable strategy and clear prioritization.
  • Proficiency in building or interpreting quantitative models, including trade studies and sensitivity analysis.
  • Familiarity with version control, scripting, scalable workflows, and reproducible analysis practices.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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