Operations 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.As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about manufacturing subsea robotics. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration, quick decision making and idea sharing are a way of life. We are seeking a Operations Program Manager to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge start-up environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics.WHAT YOU'LL DOCollaboration: Work closely with the Operations team across Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure clear alignment of objectives and communication of milestones.Project Planning: Identify, track, and manage risks associated with the Production team including the generation and maintenance of project schedules for new product changes, early production ramp and capital projects.Financial Analysis: Work closely with the Director of Operations to analyse manufacturing operations, including cost of goods, labor utilisation, and capacity planning to identify opportunities to improve the bottom line.Contract Management: Provide contract management support including statements of work, change orders, terms and conditions, etc. Assist in managing supplier deliverables, including routine status updates on delivery to Anduril.Stakeholder Engagement: Utilise emotional intelligence to build trust and rapport with high-performing teams. Effectively navigate conflicts or differing priorities by facilitating open discussions and encouraging collaborative problem-solving.Reporting and Metrics: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.New Product Introduction (NPI): Understand and work closely with the Design team, ensuring that all stages of the new product development process are executed in alignment with business objectives to ensure clarity of requirements and manufacturing success.Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve operational processes, enhance productivity, and drive innovation within the manufacturing operation. Experience implementing an ERP system is a bonus.Autonomous Execution: Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from stakeholders both internal and external while demonstrating high ownership on all pieces of work.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field and a passion for hardware development. MBA Preferred.7+ years of experience in operations management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Strategic understanding of supplier negotiation, supply chain constraints and production planning.Experience leading or executing product development for any type of system from TRL 4-9.Strong understanding of financial analysis within a manufacturing context, including managing CAPEX and planning OPEX.Extremely organized and detail oriented with a past record of being proactive in closing gaps and solving problems.High level of emotional intelligence, with proven ability to influence and inspire cross functional teams.Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence and MS Project.Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in manufacturing low rate, high complexity products combining traditional and automated methods.Experience working in a fast paced, high-tech sector with complex electronic components / sensors and battery systems.Experience implementing ERP Systems, such as Oracle.Experience with government reporting processes and government contracts a plus.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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you
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