Senior Operations Lead

The role

This person will serve as a tactical business execution manager within the Hardware Test & Operations organization. They will own business and resource support, financial performance, performance metrics, and day-to-day organizational execution.

What you will do

• Build and run the operating cadence for HTO including staff meetings and scorecard cycles
• Define, instrument, and report metrics such as headcount, throughput, and burn rates
• Turn raw data into executive-ready dashboards and action items
• Own the 6/12/24-month execution outlook and track resource allocation
• Build bottoms-up resourcing models
• Define and measure service organization maturity and quality standards
• Partner with the Director of Flight Operations to integrate aviation test operations
• Track progress of functional support and report on Deputy and VP Initiatives
• Support pillar leads in delivering against Product Development Process gates
• Identify and execute fixes to eliminate operational drag

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
• 7+ years of experience in business operations, program management, or operational leadership within a technical or defense environment
• 3+ years managing cross-functional processes across multiple teams or sites
• Strength in financial forecasting, resource planning, and budget tracking
• Ability to build and sustain operational rhythms including review cadences and dashboards
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems operations
• Proficiency in data tools such as Excel modeling or BI dashboards
• Track record of building or 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 (or ability to obtain and maintain)

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company is building next-generation autonomous platforms, robotic systems, and advanced warfighting capabilities.