Production Program Manager · Anduril

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:06 GMT
Engineering

Anduril · McHenry, Mississippi, United States · $113,000-$149,000 USD · onsite

As a Production Program Manager at Anduril, you will oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle, working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, program management, growth, and leadership teams. 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.

Key responsibilities include:

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 include:

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 include:

Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing

Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems