Production Program Manager, Manufacturing

Anduril • Morrisville, NC

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Program Manager to lead one of our large product lines in a transition from Morrisville to Ashville, Ohio. This role is to serve as the central source of truth for program execution. In this role, you will plan, analyze, and report on program status, master technical concepts, mitigate risks, and align cross-functional teams to drive mission success. You are someone who builds lightweight, effective processes while maintaining a strong bias for action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience in program management, management consulting, or operations (aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Excel, MS Project, or similar scheduling and analytical tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to travel 50% to 75% of the time to Columbus, Ohio.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in a technical discipline.
• Lean and/or Program Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing complex projects under high-pressure timelines with shifting priorities.
• Experience leveraging software and technology to automate and streamline program workflows

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets while exceeding customer expectations.
• Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for scope, schedule, and risk management.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
• Prepare and present contractual deliverables, program status reports, and proposals to internal and external leadership.
• Enable collaboration across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and business development to unblock and accelerate projects.
• Foster a high-trust, outcome-oriented "Team of Teams" culture focused on execution velocity and continuous improvement.
• Proactively assess team capabilities, identifying training needs or hiring opportunities to strengthen the team.
• Translate business goals into actionable project plans, managing resource and budget allocation.
• Partner with senior management to align your program with the broader business roadmap.
• Support the drafting of technical proposals to scope, resource, and secure new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level