Program Manager, Technician Training

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 TEAM The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process across all our locations. Effective training and development are critical to our success, particularly in empowering sites that may not have dedicated, on-site L&D personnel. The Program Manager, Technician Training - Arsenal role is a dynamic, central force responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-impact learning solutions across our entire production and manufacturing network. This role ensures that our core training practices and resources are accessible, adaptable, and consistently applied, equipping every employee with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to excel, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence. ABOUT THE JOB We’re building the future of defense manufacturing—and that means consistently uplifting the capabilities of our workforce. The Program Manager, Techniciain Training (Ohio Operations) will lead the establishment, alignment, and execution of technician training programs at our Ohio Arsenal. Based out of Arsenal-1, this role is responsible for ensuring all local training programs align with central standards and guidelines while being successfully operationalized on the ground. This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role. You will work closely with our central Manufacturing Training and Development leadership based at HQ to import standards and transition new product lines to the Arsenal (which originate from other sites), while partnering deeply with local Ohio site leadership to execute them. You will begin by directly managing one direct report—a Technician Trainer—and will be responsible for coaching them and scaling the training team as operations grow. This role requires a candidate who thrives in ambiguity, possesses strong project management and needs analysis capabilities, and can effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization. This position is based out of Arsenal-1 in Ohio and requires approximately 20% travel as needed (e.g., traveling to other sites to support the transition of new product lines to the Arsenal). WHAT YOU’LL DO Stand Up & Optimize Ohio Training Operations: Stand up and optimize the technician training program at the Arsenal, ensuring local programs strictly follow central Manufacturing Training and Development guidelines. Project Manage Critical Initiatives: Partner with other cross-functional departments (Engineering, Quality, Safety, etc.) to identify, design, and implement critical training initiatives impacting Manufacturing Operations. Navigate Ambiguity & Lead Change: Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Adapt training programs smoothly as new product lines originate from other sites and transition to the Arsenal. Conduct In-Depth Needs Analysis: Proactively identify skills gaps, performance bottlenecks, and training opportunities within the manufacturing workforce, translating findings into structured training solutions. Lead and Develop People: Direct-manage, coach, and support one Ohio-based Technician Trainer, setting performance goals and building their capability as an instructor. Support Workforce Development: Collaborate with and support other…