Logistics Program Manager
Oversee lifecycle logistics operations, ensuring quality and financial objectives are met, requiring experience in commercial and military logistics.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Deployments Team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Anduril’s hardware and software products worldwide. Working across Product, Engineering, Growth, Business Development, Technical Operations, and Mission Operations, Deployments oversees forward logistics, site installation, maintenance & repairs, field inventory management, sustainment and reverse logistics. The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success, shaping the future of Anduril’s defense solutions.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking an Logistics Program Manager to oversee all aspects of lifecycle logistics operations from conceptualization through completion, ensuring quality, business, and financial objectives are met. This will require a breadth of understanding both commercial and military logistics, the ability to work across teams seamlessly, and a deep appreciation for details. For this position, we are searching for an individual who can bring experience working on government programs to Anduril and help us continue to scale our capabilities in government and DoD logistics.
A successful candidate will thrive at the intersection of logistics, technical operations, program management, and cross-functional projects. You will build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure on-time, successful deployments in support of critical missions around the world. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned logistician with a passion for national security and cutting-edge technology.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead & Scale Logistics Operations:
Manage all aspects of logistics operations from initial acquisition through post-deployment sustainment, ensuring that all logistical elements are executed seamlessly.
Create, manage, and coordinate Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) to ensure all logistics documentation meets contractual and operational requirements.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to establish design concepts and criteria, ensuring that logistical considerations are integrated into product development and deployment strategies.
Develop and refine SOPs and processes that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and consistency across deployments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the main owner of all logistics and sustainment issues, ensuring that all concerns are addressed promptly and effectively with the key stakeholders.
Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
Maintain clear and effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government representatives, to ensure alignment and transparency on logistics matters.
Team & Resource Management
Provide leadership and maintain high standards of excellence within the logistics team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives to continuously improve logistics processes, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing reliability and performance.
Identify and resolve obstacles, leveraging both strategic and scrappy solutions to maintain deployment timelines according to contract.
Processes & Problem Solving
Evaluate deployment processes and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance reliability.
Champion the development of new tools, techniques, and methods that streamline logistics, field operations, and installation processes.
Embrace a hands-on approach to problem-solving, demonstrating a willingness to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges directly to ensure mission success.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business/operations, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education. 5+ years of progressively complex operations and program management experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity (leading multi-disciplinary teams).
- Demonstrated technical and leadership acumen. Deep expertise in operations, logistics, and large-scale deployment management principles.
- Strong leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet rigorous deadlines and milestones.
- Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
- Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
- Experience with US Government program offices is desired.
- Government proposal experience is desired.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
US Salary Range
$108,000—$162,000 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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.