Production Program Manager, Barracuda

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)full timeOn Site

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senior

$146k–$194k

H1B: no

Anduril Industries Production Program Manager for Barracuda at Anduril Industries, responsible for overseeing manufacturing and production lifecycle. This role involves driving efficiency, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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.

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringExcellent problem-solvingAbility to work in a fast-pacedExperience in defenseExperience with ERP$146

Required

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

Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems
$146,000—$194,000 USD
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: