Operations Lead

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

We are seeking an Operations Leader to serve as a tactical business execution manager within Hardware Test & Operations (HTO), reporting directly to the Deputy.

Responsibilities

• Own HTO Support Operations & Organizational Rhythm – Build and run the operating cadence for HTO: staff meetings, pillar-level reviews, scorecard cycles, and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive Business Metrics & Performance Reporting – Define, instrument, and report metrics that matter.
• Lead Financial Performance Execution & Resource Planning – Own the 6/12/24-month execution outlook across the organization.
• Advance Service Organization Maturity – Treat HTO as a service organization.
• Support Aviation & Flight Operations Coordination – Partner with the Director of Flight Operations and functional leads to integrate aviation test operations into the broader business cadence.
• Manage Cross-functional Handoffs & Execution – Track progress of functional support, and report on performance of critical Deputy and VP Initiatives.
• Enable the PDP Milestone Process – Support pillar leads in delivering against the Product Development Process (PDP) gates.
• Build Structure & Eliminate Drag – Identify what's broken, duplicated, or missing in how HTO operates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in business operations, program management, or operational leadership within a technical or defense environment.
• Demonstrated strength in financial forecasting, resource planning, and budget tracking.
• Proven ability to build and sustain operational rhythms.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems operations.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on proficiency in data tools.
• Track record of building or significantly improving a service organization.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Bias for action and a practical, results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for domestic test site coordination and cross-pillar engagement.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Prior experience in a Deputy/Chief of Staff/Operations Manager role supporting a VP or senior director in a high-growth defense or aerospace organization.
• Familiarity with DoD Product Development Process (PDP) milestones, T&E gate reviews, and defense acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience with robotic systems, autonomous platforms, or unmanned aerial systems.
• Knowledge of IRAD/program-funded cost structures and defense contract financial management.
• Experience standing up operational infrastructure in a fast-moving, ambiguity-rich environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.