Project Manager, Digital Tools & Process

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE 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. We are seeking a Deployments Project Manager, Digital Tools and Process responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the systems, workflows, and processes that drive Anduril’s global deployment operations. In this position, you will develop and refine scalable deployment frameworks that ensure the efficient, secure, and compliant execution of product fielding, sustainment, and mission support. This role is critical in enabling seamless coordination across engineering, product, deployment operations, and technical operations, ensuring that Anduril systems are delivered on time and operate flawlessly in mission-critical environments. This role is ideal for a process-driven leader who thrives in high-growth, high-stakes environments and is passionate about optimizing deployment operations processes to support mission success. You will directly impact Anduril’s ability to rapidly and effectively deliver critical defense solutions worldwide. An individual with a strategic mindset, driven by the challenge of scaling and refining systems, and who flourishes in a high-stakes, mission-oriented setting will excel in this role. WHAT YOU’LL DO Develop & Optimize Deployment Processes Design and implement scalable, standardized workflows to ensure efficiency, quality, and repeatability across deployment operations. Create and implement standardized deployment methodologies, ensuring consistency across domestic and international operations. Leverage a data driven approach to strengthen current deployment processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce asset downtime through predictive analytics, and real-time data insights. Systems & Technology Integration Drive adoption of deployment software solutions across the company, and own the feedback loop between the users and the developers. Ensure that ongoing company wide system integrations have Deployment Operations input and are rolled out smoothly, certifying that the capabilities needed to scale operations are understood and implemented. Partner with product and software engineering teams to build and improve custom tools for deployment planning, execution, and post-fielding analytics. Spearhead the development of a centralized knowledge repository for systems and processes, enabling standardized access to best practices, guidelines, and training materials across the organization. Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain deployment playbooks, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices. Work with internal and external partners to implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient deployment solutions. Manage the analysis and presentation of data and advancement of initiatives for senior leadership and key audiences; communicates progress to stakeholders, and obtain buy-in for critical decisions. Continuous Improvement & Scaling Operations Lead post-mission reviews and lessons learned initiatives, taking action to facilitate the ongoing refinement of deployment strategies. Build robust internal infrastructure ensuring deployment processes can support a continuously increasing operational tempo. Utilize critical thinking to proactively problem solve, anticipate issues, determine solutions, and provide appropriate communication to impacted parties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business/operations, or a related technical field. 3 years of leadership experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation management, with a focus in technical services/support environment, and enterprise-level application integration, for a combination of both hardware and software solutions Expertise in Logistics, Systems, & Technology. Designing, implementing, and scaling complex deployment systems and processes. Experience implementing technology-driven deployment solutions, including ERP, WMS, TMS, Maintenance, and real-time tracking platforms. Track record of developing and implementing scalable, repeatable deployment frameworks, processes, and system strategies to improve efficiency and mission success within a global environment. Strong analytical skills and ability to use data-driven decision-making to optimize deployments in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Exceptional communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable effective change management with key stakeholders, other departments, and all levels of management. Deep experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies for continuous improvement and process optimization. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities. US Salary Range $129,000 - $171,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. 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