Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago
Head of Marketing Operations
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities with advanced technology. They are looking for a Head of Marketing Operations to lead the development and operationalization of marketing systems that improve efficiency and business impact, while also managing budgeting and cross-functional alignment.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with the VP of Marketing and the Directors of Product/Brand Marketing as a strategic business driver and operational lead across all core functions
Identify forward-looking operational initiatives, workflows, and frameworks that drive business value, clarity, and consistency across the organization
Build and maintain the Marketing calendar, ensuring clear alignment across executive expectations, business line needs, product priorities, company goals, and campaign initiatives
Own day-to-day budget operations including planning, forecasting, tracking, accruals, and monthly/quarterly reviews
Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment across all marketing investments
Provide visibility into spend efficiency, vendor performance, and ROI across programs
Oversee the intake and prioritization process for marketing requests and briefs
Ensure teams have the clarity, scope, and resources needed to execute effectively
Drive operational governance including timelines, risk tracking, and cross-functional coordination
Prepare executive-level presentations, narratives, dashboards, and communications for major reviews (e.g., business reviews, campaign launches, board prep)
Build processes to keep Marketing closely aligned across key teams including Division leadership, Comms, Design, Government Relations and International business partners
Develop and maintain credible brand health tracking, market insights, and performance benchmarks
Lead campaign measurement frameworks including KPIs, reporting cadences, and operational documentation
Provide proactive communication of program status, risks, wins, and learnings
Advocate for new tools and best practices across workflows, measurement, planning, and asset management
Drive system implementations and optimizations across project management, analytics, calendaring, and budget platforms
Maintain rigorous documentation to ensure operational continuity
Partner close with Social and Gear Store leads to enhance operational workflows across these two channels
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years experience in marketing operations, program management, or operations within a high-growth company or agency environment
Demonstrated experience scaling operations for a critical business unit
Strong understanding of marketing workflows across brand, creative, comms, events, and digital functions
Excellent communication skills and ability to frame complex challenges with clarity
Highly organized with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Collaborative problem-solver with strong sense of ownership and operational rigor
Deep attention to detail
Must work on-site in Costa Mesa, CA
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-02-04
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