Senior Program Manager, Product Operations

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
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This role $193k
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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$214,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $192k 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 · Senior Program Manager, Product Operations

The Senior Program Manager role within the TRS division requires a strategic problem-solver to lead critical business initiatives, mature products for high-rate production, and drive internal transformations. This position demands expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership to ensure seamless transitions from product development to full-scale manufacturing. Key responsibilities include identifying complex operational challenges, implementing robust processes for manufacturability and reliability, and managing high-priority projects across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management, 5+ years of program management experience in defense or aerospace industries, and certifications like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. The role involves data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement initiatives, and proactive risk mitigation to support scalable production and meet customer demands efficiently.

What you'll do

  • Execute with precision to diagnose and resolve complex operational challenges.
  • Lead product maturation from development to production readiness, focusing on DFM.
  • Implement continuous improvement methodologies to enhance production efficiency.
  • Manage cross-functional projects spanning engineering, supply chain, manufacturing.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs for transparent status updates to executive leadership.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in program management, operations, or manufacturing in complex industries.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and expertise in process excellence methodologies.
  • Proven track record leading products through maturation from low-rate to full-scale production.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data for decision-making in ambiguous environments.
  • Experience managing complex multi-disciplinary projects across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance.
  • Outstanding communication and leadership abilities to influence cross-functional teams at all levels.

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