Workplace Manager

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Orange County, California, seeks a Workplace Manager to oversee office operations, vendor relationships, and employee experience, supporting our rapidly growing team.

You will own space planning, onboarding logistics, maintenance, and events across Production, R&D, IT, and leadership, with a strong emphasis on execution and scalable processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience; startup or aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• A blend of operational expertise and strategic thinking to solve workplace challenges.
• Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day general office operations, including coordinating logistics and support across teams in southern California.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address office-related concerns and implement solutions that foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Own seating arrangements, space utilization, and onboarding logistics for new hires, ensuring alignment with headcount needs.
• Manage all office maintenance and repair requests, preventative maintenance schedules, and ensure issues are resolved swiftly.
• Manage all vendor relationships for all office-related services (e.g., cleaning services, and maintenance support).
• Plan, manage, and deliver workplace-related projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate internal team events and external client events, ensuring seamless execution and engagement.
• Monitor and manage office supplies and equipment, maintaining optimal stock levels to meet operational needs.
• Develop and deliver clear communication to employees about workplace updates, changes, and improvements, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Operational excellence

Data analytics

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

Anduril’s Workplace Operations team is seeking a Workplace Manager to join us. The Workplace Operations team is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the operational aspects of a work environment to ensure efficiency, productivity, and a positive work experience and reports through the Director of Facilities.

About The Job

Anduril is a rapidly growing company seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as a Workplace Manager. As a key player in our organization, you will be responsible for supporting our facilities in Orange County, California focusing on internal office operation functions that contribute to the overall success of Anduril. The job can range widely in duties and responsibilities like managing vendors, owning the floor plan, and management of the facility and employee population. No two days will look alike and no task is too small, as you hold the highest bar for execution. You play a pivotal role in creating an efficient, productive, and employee-friendly work environment, contributing to the overall success of Anduril.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day general office operations, including coordinating logistics and support across teams such as Production, R&D, Business Development, IT, and senior leadership in the southern California region.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address office-related concerns and implement solutions that foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Own seating arrangements, space utilization, and onboarding logistics for new hires, ensuring alignment with current and future headcount needs.
• Manage all office maintenance and repair requests, preventative maintenance schedules, and ensuring issues are resolved swiftly.
• Manage all vendor relationships for all office-related services (e.g., cleaning services, and maintenance support).
• Plan, manage, and deliver workplace-related projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate internal team events and external client events, ensuring seamless execution and engagement.
• Monitor and manage office supplies and equipment, maintaining optimal stock levels to meet operational needs.
• Develop and deliver clear communication to employees about workplace updates, changes, and improvements, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience. Experience supporting startup or aerospace strongly preferred.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills.
• A blend of operational expertise and strategic thinking with a proven ability to solve complex workplace challenges.
• Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and implement measurable improvements.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Previously worked at a fast-paced tech company or rapidly growing manufacturer.
  • Experience managing day-to-day operations and projects

  US Salary Range

  $99,000—$130,000 USD

  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:

  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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