Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Program Manager, Technician Training role is a dynamic, central force responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-impact learning solutions across the entire production and manufacturing network.
Responsibilities:
- 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 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 internal functions on workforce development initiatives to help build and sustain a strong external talent pipeline into the Arsenal.
- Maintain Alignment with Central L&D: Partner closely with central Manufacturing Training and Development leadership to ensure all onboarding, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and qualification programs meet network-wide quality and compliance baselines.
- Highly Communicative Stakeholder Management: Serve as the central point of contact for training in Ohio, ensuring site leadership, floor supervisors, and HQ partners are constantly aligned and informed.
Requirements:
- 6+ years of progressive experience in Technical Training, Manufacturing Training, or Operations-focused Learning & Development.
- Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading complex training initiatives from conception to execution.
- Demonstrated ability to perform rigorous training needs analyses and translate operational requirements into technical curricula.
- Comfortable working in highly ambiguous environments with the ability to self-direct and prioritize effectively.
- Experience managing, mentoring, or leading at least one direct report (trainers, instructors, or instructional designers).
- Direct experience within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial operations environment is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to travel up to 20% as needed to transition product lines from other sites to the Arsenal.
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Arsenal-1 (Ohio) area.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
- Experience supporting partnerships with local workforce development boards, technical vocational schools, or community programs to build talent pipelines.
- Experience standing up a training program or department from the ground up in a new facility.
- Certifications in instructional design, project management (PMP), or Agile methodologies.
Salary Range: $97,000-$129,000 USD
Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits packages available at little to no cost to employees.
