Production Master Data 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 Production Master Data Program Manager will lead master data projects that support Anduril's Production organization, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Operations. This role will plan and execute data cleanup, standardization, and process improvement projects that keep production master data accurate, consistent, and scalable as Anduril grows. Working within the Production Master Data team's governance framework, the Program Manager will partner with IT, Engineering, PMO, FP&A, and production teams to deliver projects on time and embed sustainable data practices into daily operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead cross-functional master data projects, including data cleanup, standardization, migration, and harmonization across business systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, WMS, Supplier Portal, and homegrown applications.
• Manage project scope, plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies, and keep stakeholders informed through regular status updates.
• Support the development and rollout of master data governance policies, standards, and procedures across Production.
• Document and maintain master data workflows, roles, and responsibilities in partnership with Master Data Analysts, data owners, and functional leads.
• Track and report KPIs and metrics on master data health, and escalate issues and trends to drive timely resolution.
• Conduct root cause analyses on recurring data quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with process and system owners.
• Identify opportunities for automation and tooling, such as validations, integrations, and reporting, and work with IT and Engineering teams to implement them.
• Represent master data requirements during system implementations, upgrades, and new site or product introductions so data standards are built into system designs and workflows.
• Develop training materials and facilitate workshops to build data literacy and drive adoption of master data best practices across Production teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects from planning through delivery, ideally in master data management, data governance, or a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Working knowledge of production master data domains such as items/materials, BOMs, routings, work centers, suppliers, and inventory.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, manipulation, and reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and related platforms such as MES or PLM.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or BI tools to analyze data quality issues.
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build alignment across functions and levels.
• Experience in fast-paced aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments.

US Salary Range

$132,000—$175,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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