IT Operations Manager, M&A

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 171,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO and caregiver leave
Income protection and life insurance
Professional development reimbursement
Commuter benefits

Job summary

A cutting-edge defense technology company is seeking an IT Operations Manager for Acquisitions in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves driving the seamless integration of acquired firms into the company's IT environment, ensuring operational continuity and scaling operations through M&A. Candidates should have 5+ years in IT operations, focusing on hardware transitions and negotiating technical decisions across teams. The position offers a salary of $129,000 to $171,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in IT Operations roles.
  • 2-3 years of team leadership experience in tech environments.
  • Proven experience managing IT hardware transitions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT integrations for acquired companies.
  • Manage hardware transitions during acquisitions.
  • Evaluate current IT systems' readiness and mitigate risks.

Skills

Team leadership
IT hardware transitions
IT compliance understanding
Stakeholder communication

Tools

AWS
Google Workspace
Azure
Microsoft 365
Salesforce

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team

The Strategic Operations team is responsible for the end-to-end processes that allow Anduril to build, ship, and deploy products globally, and this includes strategically overseeing M&A integrations.

About The Role

As an IT Operations Manager for Acquisitions, you will be pivotal in strategically driving seamless integration of acquired companies into Anduril’s IT ecosystem, ensuring operational continuity, software application harmonization, and enabling Anduril’s long-term growth. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a dynamic leader to focus on scaling IT operations through mergers and acquisitions while ensuring every transition enhances our ability to advance defense technology innovation.

What You'll Do
  • Plan, execute, and stabilize IT integrations for acquired entities' hardware and software systems, including endpoint devices, servers, communication tools, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments.
  • Lead physical hardware transitions during acquisitions, including IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose), hardware lifecycle management, and provisioning strategies for employee devices (e.g., laptops, mobile devices, specialized hardware).
  • Oversee software portfolio consolidation, ensuring acquired systems—from infrastructure applications to productivity suites—are seamlessly transitioned into Anduril’s IT operating model.
  • Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for newly integrated employees, ensuring their access to hardware, software, and tools is immediate and secure from day one.
  • Evaluate current and acquired IT systems' readiness, identifying gaps in infrastructure, security, and governance while proposing innovative solutions for harmonized operations.
  • Resolve cultural and technical interdependencies by bridging gaps between Anduril’s internal systems, acquired teams, and their existing IT ecosystems.
  • Conduct deep dives into recurring IT pain points post-acquisition and propose automation-focused solutions to streamline IT operations across diverse business units.
  • Establish IT continuity plans to address risks like hardware failures, software outages, and cross-company interdependencies during integration periods.
  • Manage rapid incident responses to ensure operational stability during acquisition transitions.
  • Provide training and documentation that enables stakeholders to adapt quickly to new hardware, software ecosystems, and IT processes.
  • Develop training programs and documentation repositories that elevate team capabilities and safeguard IT processes during rapid growth.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive IT support plan to ensure seamless service delivery across hardware, software, and IT systems during M&A integrations, balancing efficiency, scalability, and user satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in IT Operations roles, with 2-3 years of team leadership experience, ideally supporting high-growth technology environments.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing IT hardware transitions, including IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose), lifecycle management, and provisioning strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead software migrations, cutovers, and consolidations across critical IT applications.
  • Exceptional ability to negotiate, align, and communicate technical decisions with diverse stakeholders, bridging cultural and process differences across organizations.
  • Adept at tracing dependencies across systems, mitigating risks, and ensuring operational continuity at scale.
  • Due to the nature of work, U.S. Person status is required, as this position needs access to controlled data.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong experience managing cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Workspace, and Azure in the context of M&A IT integrations and scaling global infrastructure.
  • Expertise in managing enterprise SaaS systems for business operations (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Jira, ServiceNow), ensuring efficient consolidations and integrations during M&A.
  • Understanding of IT compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ITAR) and experience implementing governance frameworks during cross-company integrations.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Airtable, Smartsheet, or MS Project and experience leading cutover schedules for IT system transitions.
US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

Healthcare 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:

  • 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.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To Ensure Your Safety And Help You Navigate Your Job Search With Confidence, Please Keep The Following Critical Points In Mind:

  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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