Production Program Manager, Manufacturing

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Who We Are

High Ownership, Low Ego: Focused on outcomes, highly collaborative, and adaptable.

Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Data-driven and capable of managing both high-level strategy and micro-level tactical execution.

Exceptional Communicator: Able to build consensus and translate complex concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Agile Learner: Discerning, fast to master new technical concepts, and comfortable in fast-paced, fluid environments.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
• Health, recovery, and whatever comes next support

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