Senior Production Program Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Atlanta, GA
Salary
$126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $146k
$114k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $163,047–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $193k 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 2043 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1818 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Production Program Manager

As a Staff Production Program Manager in the Altius program, you will work closely with the Head of Production to oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle of advanced defense technologies. This role requires strategic planning and hands-on execution, managing complex schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. You will drive operational efficiency by optimizing processes, leading cross-functional teams, and building scalable systems using data-driven insights. Key responsibilities include process optimization, risk management, resource allocation, and new product introduction. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in operations program management or related fields, familiarity with project management methodologies like Agile and Lean, and hands-on experience with tools such as Jira and MS Project. Experience in defense manufacturing is a significant plus.

What you'll do

  • Drive complex operational initiatives from concept to completion across manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Anticipate and mitigate risks by developing strategies to keep projects on track.
  • Manage resource allocation to ensure materials, labor, and equipment meet production goals.
  • Coordinate new product introductions and manage changes to existing products in production.
  • Build systems and insights to improve operational infrastructure and workflow visibility.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in operations program management or related fields.
  • Proven ability to launch products under tight timelines in hardware manufacturing.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies and tools (Agile, Jira, etc.).
  • Background in high-tempo operational roles such as consulting or startups.
  • Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems in manufacturing environments.
  • Strong risk mitigation skills and proactive problem-solving approach.

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