Staff Production Program Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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This role $193k
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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $163,565–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k 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 1830 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1614 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Production Program Manager

As the Staff Production Program Manager, Barracuda, you will join the production team to oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle for defense systems. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, and leadership teams to drive process optimization, manage project budgets, and ensure resource allocation meets production readiness goals. Your daily responsibilities include identifying risks, managing schedules, and translating prototypes into scalable production models. The role requires expertise in manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and product launches under condensed timelines. You will utilize tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Gantt Charts while applying methodologies like Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma. This position focuses on the transition of complex hardware from development to full-scale production within the defense and aerospace domain to enhance manufacturing efficiency and cost effectiveness.

What you'll do

  • Oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle for Barracuda systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
  • Monitor project budgets and track progress to ensure successful transitions to full-scale production.
  • Manage the allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
  • Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership regarding project status and solutions.
  • Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows.
  • Experience launching new products with condensed timelines.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma.
  • Proficiency in project management tools including Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Gantt Charts.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing (preferred); experience with ERP, MRP, MES, or PLM systems (preferred).

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