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Production Program Manager, Counter Intrusion

Anduril


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 146000 - 194000
Posted: 24 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Production Program Manager to serve as a builder-operator within Counter Intrusion business line. You will work on projects that define the way we operate in a high-volume security intensive manufacturing environment. This cross functional work will involve engineering supply chain operations quality program management growth and leadership teams to ensure the successful execution of production programs. Your role is critical in driving efficiency managing schedules mitigating risks and ensuring that projects are delivered on time within scope and on a budget.

If you possess a good foundation for manufacturing operational excellence coupled with determination/grit join us in shaping the future of military might. Your work will not only translate prototypes for scalable production but also change the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Strategic Problem Solving: Act as an internal strike team leader to identify analyze and resolve the most complex operational manufacturing and business process issues that impede product maturity and scalability.
  • Budget & Cost Control Monitor project budgets track progress and ensure we are continually focused on identifying and solving issues to enable a successful transition to full scale production.
  • Stakeholder Communication Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership ensuring transparency on project status risks and solutions.
  • Resource Management Ensure appropriate allocation of materials labor and equipment to meet production readiness goals.
  • Risk Management Identify assess and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that could impact project timelines or operational readiness.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration Coordinate between engineering supply chain manufacturing program management growth quality and leadership teams to align pre-production efforts with business objectives leading up to program transition to full scale production.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Business or related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience in operations program management business operations engineering/technical roles preferably in defense aerospace or complex hardware industries.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes supply chain management and production workflows.
  • Experience with project management methodologies (Agile Lean TPS Six Sigma etc.)
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Jira Confluence MS Project Gantt Charts)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience launching new products with condensed timelines.
  • Youre technicalyou are data-driven understand systems and know how to communicate with engineering and product teams.
  • Youre a builderyoud rather design and implement a better solution than patch around a broken one.
  • Youre a team playeryou approach both people and problems with a a sense of humility while clearly understanding your impact.
  • Youre self-driven and proactiveyour bias is for action rather than delay.
  • Youre comfortable in ambiguityyou get energy from untangling complex messy problems.
  • Youre clearyou communicate effectively including in both technical and non-technical contexts.

US Salary Range

$146000 - $194000 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 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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