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Production Program Manager – International Growth (Barracuda 500)

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing
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Costa Mesa, CAFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Production Program Manager for Barracuda 500 International Growth overseeing manufacturing and production lifecycle for international expansion, leading production line launches in partner nations and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver programs on time, within scope, and on budget.

Responsibilities

  • International Production Launch – Lead the operational setup, line qualification, and launch of Barracuda 500 manufacturing, assembly, and test operations within partner nations/companies.
  • Support Growth Opportunities – Collaborate with growth and business development to evaluate, scope, and operationalize manufacturing requirements for international pursuits, foreign co-production agreements, and industrial participation plans.
  • Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in partner-nation production facilities.
  • Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets, track international production milestones, and identify and solve issues to enable a transition to full-scale production.
  • Resource & Supply Chain Management – Coordinate allocation of materials, tooling, and labor to meet production readiness goals; assist in qualification and readiness of partner-nation suppliers.
  • Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, supply chain, regulatory, and technical risks impacting timelines or readiness.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, program management, growth, and external partner teams.
  • Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal leadership and foreign partner teams on status, risks, and solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
  • 10–12+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
  • Demonstrated experience launching new products, establishing new production lines, or executing manufacturing technology transfer programs
  • Experience supporting growth opportunities, proposals, and operational readiness assessments for new business initiatives
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
  • 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 cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Skills

Required:International Production LaunchGrowth Opportunity EvaluationProcess OptimizationBudget & Cost ControlRisk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Communication

Benefits

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

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