Core Operations Program Manager

Core Operations Program Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job

The Facilities and Core Operations organization at Anduril is seeking an analytical, strategic, and relationship-oriented Program Manager to oversee and optimize our team's financial operations. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the organization stays on budget throughout the course of 2026 for all labor and non-labor spend. This position requires a unique blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining strong relationships across the company.

What You'll Do :

• Budget Management and Optimization :

Ensure the organization stays on budget

Develop and maintain comprehensive, bottoms-up cost-driven financial forecast models

Develop scaled spend contingency plans for various revenue scenarios

Drive special spend projects to completion

Build headcount management forums

Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, purchasing, IT, Security, and other sister organizations

Own the organization's efficiency reporting, financial and operational, to balance strategic spending versus cost savings

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant financial impact while working collaboratively across the organization. The ideal candidate will blend financial expertise with strong interpersonal skills to optimize spend, drive efficiencies, and support the company's strategic objectives while ensuring the division stays on budget throughout the year.

US Salary Range : $70,000 - $105,000 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 :

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) : Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!