Production Program Manager

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 As Production Program Manager you will report to the Head of Production in overseeing the manufacturing and production lifecycle. You will work cross functionally with 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. The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliabilit y. WHAT YOU'LL DO Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness during the development and pre-production phase. 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 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows Experience launching new products with condensed timelines Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.) Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts) Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems US Salary Range $113,000 — $149,000 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 traini