Deployments Operations Manager (Active Clearance)

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Deployments team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Andurils hardware and software products worldwide. Working across Product Engineering Growth Business Development Technical Operations and Mission Operations Deployments oversees forward logistics site installation maintenance & repairs field inventory management sustainment and reverse logistics. The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success shaping the future of Andurils defense solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Deployment Operations Manager to join the Deployment Operations team supporting the Intelligence Systems Business this role you will manage the planning and execution of deploying people and hardware in support of a specific program portfolio partnering closely with Growth Engineering Technical Operations Mission Operations and Program Security leads to deliver the right hardware and people on time to enable mission success. The work demands strong problem solving cross-functional collaboration ruthless prioritization and an obsession with detail and accountability.

This role is ideal for an operations leader who thrives in high-growth high-stakes environments. You will have a direct impact on mission success operational efficiency and the expansion of Intelligence Systems programs across U.S. and allied customers. You will lead a small but scaling team of Operations and Logistics Associates build durable relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure the right people and assets are in place to support critical missions.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Own and flawlessly execute the Deployment Operations lifecycle for the program portfolio. As a key leader on the Deployment Operations team you will be asked to own and manage all deployments tied to your portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Anduril and develop strong working relationships with Growth Engineering Technical Operations Mission Operations and Program Security leads to ensure the successful execution of all deployments.
• Be a leader in the Intelligence Systems organization by representing Deployment Operations in program reviews planning forums customer engagements and by setting the operational standard for how programs are fielded and sustained.
• Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times. Use the necessary tools (Jira NetSuite Airtable Confluence) and channels (Slack email meetings) to ensure stakeholders understand what needs to be accomplished and when.
• Obsess over the details and create structured plans for each and every deployment to ensure that people and hardware are in the right place at the right time. Deploying program hardware requires white glove service where there are no second chances or do-overs.
• Problem solve and remove obstacles for the team and for internal and external partners. Know how to think critically and engage the right teams across the program and the broader Deployments Team to keep the mission moving.
• Drive continuous improvement and consistently look for ways to improve Deployment Operations processes tools and trackers. There are constantly new challenges and new products so always look for ways to ease the burden on our internal customers and scale the function as the portfolio grows.
• Guide and grow a team of Operations & Logistics Associates assigned to the program portfolio through all deployment coordination and requirements. Hire mentor and develop individuals on the team and build the bench needed to scale capacity as programs expand.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience in operations logistics supply chain or program management.
• Demonstrated experience managing concurrent complex projects ideally in a hardware manufacturing or defense deployment environment.
• Familiarity supporting or leading classified projects and interfacing with U.S. government customers (IC DoD or allied partners).
• Strong leadership organization and prioritization skills with the ability to balance personnel workloads against rigorous deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with confident briefing skills for senior leadership and government customers.
• Proficiency with operations and collaboration tooling (Jira NetSuite Airtable Confluence Slack).
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20% to 40% including on short notice.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Prior intelligence community military or defense operations or logistics experience.
• 2 years directly managing operations or logistics personnel.
• Experience supporting fielded systems through sustainment and lifecycle operations not just initial deployment.
• Comfortable defining processes from scratch on emerging or rapidly scaling programs.

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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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