Senior Division Operations, RMS

Anduril; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems division is seeking an experienced program-management professional to join our fast-paced team in Huntsville, Alabama. You will assess inputs from Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, ERP, and Scheduling to deliver precise plans and timely communications for leadership decisions.

Ideal candidates bring at least 4 years of PM/ops experience in aerospace or defense, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of PM/program management/operations experience in aerospace or defense.
• Proven track record delivering complex development programs.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams including engineering, operations, finance, and sales.
• Excellent communication with government agencies and senior leadership.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Project, and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing program schedules and flow demand to the shop floor to ensure on-time delivery.
• Plan ahead to deconflict competing program interests while balancing capacity to minimize conflicts and overtime.
• Partner with Business Development and Production Operations to evaluate schedule execution attainability and impact on commitments.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for contracted work and proposal demand.
• Foster relationships across production, quality, supply chain, engineering, business development, and senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the program using cutting-edge methods.
• Foster a collaborative team environment with accountability and ethics.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Jira

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Rocket Motor Systems group at Anduril designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. Our mission is to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to meet the critical needs of our customers.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems division is seeking an an individual with extensive operations and project management experience who is ready to join our team and make an immediate impact. This role requires an individual capable of assessing and integrating inputs from multiple domains such as Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Enterprise Resource Management, and Program Scheduling, analyzing those cross-domain inputs, and generating high quality plans, products, and timely communications so that organizational leaders in all domains and can make timely and informed decisions on how to guide the business and execute scheduled work.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a passion for contributing to national security, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Evaluate existing program schedules and work with program teams and production operations to flow demand to the shop floor, ensuring on-time-delivery of contracted work
• Plan ahead to deconflict competing program interests between key stakeholders while balancing production capacity to minimize inter-program conflict and unnecessary overtime or scheduled work
• Partner with Business Development and Production Operations to evaluate proposals for schedule execution attainability and impact on existing contracted commitments
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for contracted work and on-going proposal demand
• Foster enduring, productive relationships across the business within production, quality, supply chain, engineering, business development, and senior leadership; Leverage your unique position to enable cross-discipline communication and enhance information awareness
• Innovation and Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the program, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages accountability, high performance, and ethical behavior.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, program management, management consulting, or operations, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex development projects.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and sales.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with government agencies, team members, and senior leadership.
• Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills with the ability to use data to make recommendations and drive decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and Jira.
• Willingness to travel 25% - 50% to support project objectives and customer engagements.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to operate in high-pressure situations and adjust to changing priorities.
• B.S. (minimum) in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of rocket motor systems, propulsion technologies, and relevant manufacturing processes.

US Salary Range

$126,000 - $167,000 USD

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:

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 co