Production Master Data Program Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Production Master Data Program Manager will lead master data projects that support Anduril's Production organization, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional master data projects, including data cleanup, standardization, migration, and harmonization across business systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, WMS, Supplier Portal, and homegrown applications.
• Manage project scope, plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies, and keep stakeholders informed through regular status updates.
• Support the development and rollout of master data governance policies, standards, and procedures across Production.
• Document and maintain master data workflows, roles, and responsibilities in partnership with Master Data Analysts, data owners, and functional leads.
• Track and report KPIs and metrics on master data health, and escalate issues and trends to drive timely resolution.
• Conduct root cause analyses on recurring data quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with process and system owners.
• Identify opportunities for automation and tooling, such as validations, integrations, and reporting, and work with IT and Engineering teams to implement them.
• Represent master data requirements during system implementations, upgrades, and new site or product introductions so data standards are built into system designs and workflows.
• Develop training materials and facilitate workshops to build data literacy and drive adoption of master data best practices across Production teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects from planning through delivery, ideally in master data management, data governance, or a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Working knowledge of production master data domains such as items/materials, BOMs, routings, work centers, suppliers, and inventory.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, manipulation, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and related platforms such as MES or PLM.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or BI tools to analyze data quality issues.
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build alignment across functions and levels.
• Experience in fast-paced aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits packages.