Programs Lead, Test Sites & Infrastructure

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
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This role $193k
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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $159,000–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k 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 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 · Programs Lead, Test Sites & Infrastructure

As the Programs Lead for Test Sites & Infrastructure, you will join a high-growth organization as a strategic partner to the Director of Test Sites, responsible for shaping and executing infrastructure strategies that support ambitious growth plans. Your day-to-day involves managing the full lifecycle of test sites from initial requirements gathering through maintenance and decommissioning, while also overseeing space allocation, cost estimation, and project execution within a highly regulated environment. You will need extensive experience in operational leadership roles with a focus on physical infrastructure development and real estate portfolio management, along with expertise in construction methods, logistics, facilities management, and security compliance. Additionally, you should possess strong financial planning skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to drive large-scale projects to completion efficiently and within budget.

What you'll do

  • Define and prioritize strategic roadmap for test sites and infrastructure.
  • Manage full lifecycle of test site development from requirements to decommissioning.
  • Generate accurate cost estimates and ensure projects are delivered within budget.
  • Oversee relationships with consultants, contractors, and suppliers for initiatives.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions for efficiency.
  • Cultivate strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders and partners.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in operational leadership roles with a focus on physical infrastructure development and real estate portfolio management.
  • Expertise in logistics, facilities management, security compliance, and construction means and methods within complex operational environments.
  • Proven ability to design new production lines or factories, collaborating with infrastructure design partners from process mapping through workstation design.
  • Exceptional project and program management skills for large-scale initiatives, delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Solid understanding of financial planning, detailed cost estimation, and financial reporting, analyzing complex financial information effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred; Top Secret clearance required.

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