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Production Program Manager, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Production Program Manager for Autonomous Airpower overseeing manufacturing and production lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-scope, and on-budget delivery of production programs. Based in Costa Mesa, CA with travel up to 25% and future location in Long Beach, CA (late 2027).

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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

Skills

Required:Process OptimizationBudgeting and Cost ControlStakeholder CommunicationResource ManagementRisk ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and related supports)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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