Production Program Manager

Anduril Industries•McHenry, MS

15h

About The Position

As Production Program Manager, you will report to the Head of Production in overseeing the manufacturing and production lifecycle. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, program management, growth, and leadership teams to ensure the successful execution of production programs. Your role is critical in driving efficiency, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on a budget. If you possess a good foundation for manufacturing operational excellence coupled with determination/grit, join us in shaping the future of military might. Your work will not only translate prototypes for scalable production but also change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness during the development and pre-production phase. You will monitor project budgets, track progress, and ensure a continual focus on identifying and solving issues to enable a successful transition to full-scale production. You will provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions. You will ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production readiness goals. You will identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness. You will coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, growth, quality, and leadership teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives leading up to program transition to full-scale production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
8+ 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
Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems

Responsibilities

Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness during the development and pre-production phase.
Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on identifying and solving issues to enable a successful transition to full scale production.
Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions.
Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, growth, quality and leadership teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives leading up to program transition to full scale production.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you (US Roles)
Full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents (UK & AUS Roles)
Annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents (IE Roles)
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options (US Roles).
Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles).
Superannuation plan (AUS Roles).