Workplace Manager

Anduril Industries; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Equity grants included

Job summary

Anduril Industries in McHenry, IL is seeking a Workplace Manager to oversee day-to-day office operations across production, R&D, IT and leadership, with remote support for Huntsville and West Lafayette. You will own seating, space utilization, onboarding, and vendor management.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering projects within scope and budget. Travel up to 25% to US offices, high ownership, and a focus on creating an efficient,

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Blend of operational expertise and strategic thinking.
• Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High ownership and low ego with outcome orientation.
• Independent worker who can handle ambiguity and drive to outcomes.
• Attention to detail and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in multi-site management.
• Enjoy solving complex, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to US offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general office operations across teams (Production, R&D, IT, and leadership).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address office-related concerns and implement solutions.
• Own seating arrangements, space utilization, and onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Manage office maintenance and repair requests and resolve issues swiftly.
• Manage vendor relationships for office services (cleaning, maintenance).
• Plan, manage, and deliver workplace-related projects within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate internal and external client events with seamless execution.
• Monitor and manage office supplies and equipment to meet needs.
• Communicate workplace updates clearly to employees and maintain transparency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Operational expertise

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Communication

Ownership

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Multi-site management

Cross-functional problems

People-centric approach

Travel up to 25%

US work authorization

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.

As a Workplace Manager, you will assist in developing and managing the operations of a world class facilities program. The right candidate will have strong analytical ability, exceptional communication skills, ability to build business partnerships with third party providers and ability to resolve challenging problems with minimal guidance.

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 McHenry MS, plus remote support for Huntsville AL and West Lafayette IN, 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 Southeast 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, ensuring issues are resolved swiftly.
• Manage 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

• 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.
• Your communication skills are strong both verbally and written.
• You’re both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility.
• You’re an independent worker who can work with ambiguity and drive to outcomes with minimal oversight.
• You have a strong attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• You have experience in multi-site management.
• You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way.
• Up to 25% travel to US offices
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previously worked at a fast-paced tech company
• Experience managing day-to-day operations and projects

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for creating efficient and employee-friendly work environments, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of Anduril. Join us on our mission transforming the future of defense.

US Salary Range

$77,000—$101,000 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 comes next.For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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