Program Manager, Training and Development

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

10h

About The Position

We’re building the future of defense manufacturing — and that starts with how we train and develop our people. The Technician Trainer Program Manager will lead the design, coordination, and execution of technician training programs at our Ohio Arsenal site. This role bridges strategy and execution: partnering closely with production, quality, and safety teams to understand business needs. This role will manage a small team of trainers to deliver learning solutions that build skill, capability, and confidence across our workforce.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Technical Training, or similar roles
People leadership experience
Proven ability to design, manage, and deliver training programs from concept to completion
Strong facilitation skills — able to engage and train both technicians and leaders
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
Strong collaborator and communicator who can partner effectively with cross-functional teams
Data-driven mindset with a focus on training impact and measurable outcomes
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience training technicians or production staff
Strong technical knowledge and mechanical ability of manufacturing equipment, practices, and safety standards
experience working within or directly supporting a manufacturing, production, or heavy industrial environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Assess Training Needs: Partner with manufacturing, quality, and operations leaders to identify skill gaps, define learning priorities, and align training to site and business objectives.
Design and Develop Training: Create or adapt technician and leadership training content, materials, and hands-on learning experiences to meet site-specific needs.
Scope & Manage Learning Projects: Own training project plans end-to-end — from needs analysis and design through delivery, resource planning, and post-training evaluation.
Deliver & Facilitate Training: Facilitate technician and leadership development programs; coach team trainers to deliver engaging and effective sessions.
Manage Manufacturing Onboarding: Ensure the Technician Training team delivers consistent, high-quality onboarding for all new manufacturing hires at the Ohio site.
Plan & Schedule Training: Maintain a site-wide training calendar, coordinate resources, and align delivery timelines with production schedules.
Track Outcomes & Drive Continuous Improvement: Measure training effectiveness through pre- and post-training metrics; use data and feedback to continuously improve content and delivery.
Collaborate & Communicate: Act as a key liaison between production leaders, L&D, safety, and quality to ensure alignment and seamless rollout of new training initiatives.
Lead and develop the Tech Training Team: Provide direction and support to technician trainer(s), ensuring excellence in facilitation, documentation, and execution.
Enable internal training capability: Develop and facilitate train the trainer programs, and provide resources that enable teams to deliver their own effective training.
Partner and expand impact: Engage with vendors and external partners to develop specialized training solutions and strengthen local talent pipeline
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support training strategy

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.