Test Sites Program Manager

Anduril Industries

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

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This role $193k
$135k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $155,950–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $185k 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 1967 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1788 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Test Sites Program Manager

As the Programs Lead, Test Sites & Infrastructure, you will join a high-growth organization as a strategic partner to the Director of Test Sites, managing the full lifecycle of test sites and infrastructure projects from conception through decommissioning. Your responsibilities include defining and executing strategic roadmaps, balancing resource allocation for growth plans, generating cost estimates, and overseeing relationships with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. You will also manage space allocation, ensure compliance, and drive operational efficiency across various internal teams and external partners in a highly regulated environment. This role requires 8+ years of experience in operational leadership within technology or defense industries, expertise in construction methods, logistics, facilities management, and security compliance, along with strong project management skills and financial acumen.

What you'll do

  • Define and prioritize strategic roadmap for test sites and infrastructure.
  • Execute full lifecycle of test site development from requirements to decommissioning.
  • Manage space allocation and implement creative solutions for evolving needs.
  • Generate accurate cost estimates and ensure projects are delivered within budget.
  • Oversee relationships with consultants, contractors, and suppliers for initiatives.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and develop data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of operational leadership experience in physical infrastructure development and real estate portfolio management.
  • Expertise in construction means, methods, and infrastructure design principles with the ability to read technical documentation.
  • Proven track record in designing new production lines or factories from process mapping through collaboration with infrastructure partners.
  • Strong logistics, facilities management, and security compliance skills within complex operational environments.
  • Exceptional project and program management skills for large-scale initiatives, delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Solid financial planning, budgeting, cost estimation, and reporting skills to analyze and present complex financial information.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

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