Staff Program Manager, Product Operations

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 Anduril’s Tactical Recon Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Product Operations Program Manager to serve as a high-impact leader within the TRS division. This is not a traditional program management role. You will be a strategic problem-solver, deployed to tackle critical business challenges, mature products for high-rate production, and lead transformative internal initiatives. The ideal candidate has a "Six Sigma Black Belt" mindset, capable of dissecting complex operational problems, using data to drive decisions, and implementing robust processes that enable scalability and efficiency. You will be the critical link between product development and full-scale production, ensuring our systems are not only designed for performance but also for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Success in this position hinges on your ability to: Execute with Precision: Dive deep into ambiguous and complex operational challenges, diagnose root causes, and drive solutions to completion. Optimize and Mature: Lead the transition of products from development to production readiness, focusing on process optimization, operational excellence, continuous improvement, design for manufacturability (DFM), and supply chain stability. Lead Transformation: Build and manage strategic initiatives, internal transformation efforts, or emergent opportunities that require dedicated, agile leadership to achieve specific, time-sensitive outcomes. WHAT YOU'LL 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. Product Maturation Leadership: Own the operational strategy for transitioning products from development to stable production. You will drive initiatives in operational excellence, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production readiness reviews. Process Excellence Continuous Improvement: Implement and champion a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC. Drive initiatives to improve production efficiency, reduce cost of goods sold (COGS), and enhance overall product quality. Cross-Functional Initiative Management: Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects that span engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and finance. You will be responsible for defining project scope, building the plan, and ensuring outcomes are achieved on an accelerated timeline. Data-Driven Operations: Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics ... (truncated, view full listing at source)