Production Program Manager, Manufacturing

Anduril Industries; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 128,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Program Manager to lead a large product line during a transition from Morrisville to Ashville, Ohio.

You will own end-to-end program delivery, drive process improvements, and align cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets while managing stakeholders.

The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and travel up to 75% to support Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of program management/operations experience (aerospace/defense/manufacturing preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Excel, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Travel 50–75% to Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program delivery to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Develop lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for scope, schedule, and risk management.
• Maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
• Prepare and present program status reports and proposals to leadership.

Skills

Excel scheduling

MS Project

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

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 JOB

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. In this role, you will plan, analyze, and report on program status, master technical concepts, mitigate risks, and align cross-functional teams to drive mission success. You are someone who builds lightweight, effective processes while maintaining a strong bias for action.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Planning & Execution

• 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

• Cross-Functional Alignment: 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

• Strategic Planning: Translate business goals into actionable project plans, managing 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.

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

US Salary Range

$128,000 — $171,000 USD

Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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