Senior Manager, Mission Readiness Systems & Process

ABOUT THE JOB

The Mission Readiness Team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Andurils hardware and software products worldwide. Working cross functionally with Product Engineering Growth Business Development Technical Operations and Mission Operations our Mission Readiness organization 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.

We are seeking a Senior Manager Mission Readiness Systems & Process responsible for designing implementing and optimizing the systems workflows and processes that drive Andurils global deployment this position you will develop and refine scalable deployment frameworks that ensure the efficient secure and compliant execution of product fielding sustainment and mission support. This role is critical in enabling seamless coordination across engineering product deployment operations and technical operations ensuring that Anduril systems are delivered on time and operate flawlessly in mission-critical environments.

This role is ideal for a process-driven leader who thrives in high-growth high-stakes environments and is passionate about optimizing deployment operations processes to support mission success. You will directly impact Andurils ability to rapidly and effectively deliver critical defense solutions worldwide. An individual with a strategic mindset driven by the challenge of scaling and refining systems and who flourishes in a high-stakes mission-oriented setting will excel in this role.


WHAT YOULL DO

• Develop & Optimize Deployment Processes
• Design and implement scalable standardized workflows to ensure efficiency quality and repeatability across deployment operations.
• Establish end-to-end deployment visibility ensuring seamless coordination between supply chain logistics engineering and technical operations.
• Create and implement standardized deployment methodologies ensuring consistency across domestic and international operations.
• Identify complex processes and dissect all components in order to identify changes and improvements required ensuring alignment with workflows and processes.
• Leverage a data driven approach to strengthen current deployment processes enhance efficiency and reduce asset downtime through predictive analytics and real-time data insights.
• Systems & Technology Integration
• Lead the implementation and integration of ERP WMS TMS and other platforms to enhance operational effectiveness for deployments.
• Ensure that ongoing company wide system integrations have Deployment Operations input and are rolled out smoothly certifying that the capabilities needed to scale operations are understood and implemented.
• Partner with software engineering teams to build and improve custom tools for deployment planning execution and post-fielding analytics.
• Spearhead the development of a centralized knowledge repository for systems and processes enabling standardized access to best practices guidelines and training materials across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build a team to serve as the primary interface between engineering manufacturing mission operations logistics and technical operations to align deployment strategies with business and customer needs.
• Develop and maintain deployment playbooks and SOPs ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.
• Work with internal and external partners to implement scalable secure and cost-efficient deployment solutions.
• Manage the analysis and presentation of data and advancement of initiatives for senior leadership and key audiences; communicates progress to stakeholders and obtain buy-in for critical decisions.
• Continuous Improvement & Scaling Operations
• Establish KPIs dashboards and reporting frameworks to track deployment success and drive data-driven process improvements.
• Lead post-mission reviews and lessons learned initiatives taking action to facilitate the ongoing refinement of deployment strategies.
• Build robust internal infrastructure ensuring deployment processes can support a continuously increasing operational tempo.
• Utilize critical thinking to proactively problem solve anticipate issues determine solutions and provide appropriate communication to impacted parties.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Build and lead a high-performing deployments systems and processes team fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate lead and positively influence cross-functional stakeholders to achieve results that are in the best interest of processes & strategy at all levels.
• Provide mentorship and training to ensure team members are equipped with the technical and operational expertise to execute at the highest level.
• Develop standardized onboarding and technical training programs for teams in the field to improve operational readiness and consistency.
• Maintain leadership effectiveness and efficiency while demonstrating be adaptability flexibility and versatility in a dynamic work environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in engineering science business/operations or a related technical field.
• 12 years of leadership experience in logistics supply chain or transportation management with a focus in technical services/support environment and enterprise-level application integration for a combination of both hardware and software solutions
• 7 years of proven experience in leading teams that manage the implementation of complex or large-scale customer-facing deployments.
• Expertise in Logistics Systems & Technology. Designing implementing and scaling complex deployment systems and processes.
• Experience implementing technology-driven deployment solutions including ERP WMS TMS and real-time tracking platforms.
• Track record of developing and implementing scalable repeatable deployment frameworks processes and system strategies to improve efficiency and mission success within a global environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data-driven decision-making to optimize deployments in a fast-paced scaling environment.
• Exceptional communication leadership presentation and interpersonal skills are required to enable effective change management with key stakeholders other departments and all levels of management.
• Deep experience with Lean Six Sigma or Agile methodologies for continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

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:

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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