Production Program Manager, Intelligence Systems

Slope; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for a Production Program Manager to enhance efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role involves strategic problem solving, process optimization, and cross-functional initiative management to ensure successful manufacturing programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, strong manufacturing knowledge, and 5+ years of experience in program management. A U.S. Secret security clearance is required. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations program management or engineering roles in hardware.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supporting processes.
• Experience launching new products with condensed timelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex operational and manufacturing issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
• Monitor project budgets and track progress to improve the bottom line.
• Develop and implement reporting systems for KPI tracking and communication.
• Lead cross-functional projects to align production with business objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Budget management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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.

We are seeking a Production Program Manager to serve as a builder‑operator within the AIS division. You will work on projects that define the way we operate in a high‑volume security intensive manufacturing environment. This cross functional work will involve engineering, supply chain, operations, finance and executive leadership teams to ensure the successful manufacturing ramp of our production programs. Your role is critical in driving efficiency improvement, schedule attainment, risk assessment and mitigation, as well as ensuring projects are delivered on both schedule and budget. The ideal candidate has a quality mindset, capable of dissecting complex operational problems, using data to drive decisions, and implementing robust processes that enable scalability and efficiency. You will be the critical to our effort to hit full‑scale production while ensuring our systems are not only designed for performance but also for manufacturability, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness. Success in this position hinges on your ability to:

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategic Problem Solving – Act as an internal strike team leader to identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex operational, manufacturing, and business process issues that impede product maturity and scalability.
• Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on solving the largest problems to improve the bottom line.
• Data-Driven Operations – Develop and implement reporting systems that clearly and transparently communicate progress to internal teams and executive leadership on KPIs, OKRs and project status, risks, and mitigations.
• New Product Information (NPI) – Be production’s point of contact for all changes to existing product as well as new products in our pipeline.
• Cross-Functional Initiative Management – Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects to align production efforts with business objectives that span engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance. You will support defining project scope, building the plan, and ensuring outcomes are achieved.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations program management, business operations, engineering/technical roles, preferably in a complex hardware industry.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturing environment and the supporting processes that enable production.
• Experience launching new products with condensed timelines.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and tools (Jira, Confluence, Gantt Charts, etc.).
• 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.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You’re technical—you are data-driven, understand systems, and know how to communicate with engineering and product teams.
• You’re a builder—you’d rather design and implement a better solution than patch around a broken one.
• You’re a team player—you approach both people and problems with a sense of humility while clearly understanding your impact.
• You’re self‑driven and proactive—your bias is for action rather than delay.
• You’re comfortable in ambiguity—you get energy from untangling complex, messy problems.
• You’re clear—you communicate effectively, including in both technical and non‑technical contexts.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. Explore Our Benefits.