IT Operations Manager, M&A

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 Strategic Operations team is responsible for the end-to-end processes that allow Anduril to build, ship, and deploy products globally, and this includes strategically overseeing M&A integrations. ABOUT THE ROLE As an IT Operations Manager for Acquisitions, you will be pivotal in strategically driving seamless integration of acquired companies into Anduril’s IT ecosystem, ensuring operational continuity, software application harmonization, and enabling Anduril’s long-term growth. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a dynamic leader to focus on scaling IT operations through mergers and acquisitions while ensuring every transition enhances our ability to advance defense technology innovation. WHAT YOU'LL DO Plan, execute, and stabilize IT integrations for acquired entities' hardware and software systems, including endpoint devices, servers, communication tools, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments. Lead physical hardware transitions during acquisitions, including IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose), hardware lifecycle management, and provisioning strategies for employee devices (e.g., laptops, mobile devices, specialized hardware). Oversee software portfolio consolidation, ensuring acquired systems—from infrastructure applications to productivity suites—are seamlessly transitioned into Anduril’s IT operating model. Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for newly integrated employees, ensuring their access to hardware, software, and tools is immediate and secure from day one. Evaluate current and acquired IT systems' readiness, identifying gaps in infrastructure, security, and governance while proposing innovative solutions for harmonized operations. Resolve cultural and technical interdependencies by bridging gaps between Anduril’s internal systems, acquired teams, and their existing IT ecosystems. Conduct deep dives into recurring IT pain points post-acquisition and propose automation-focused solutions to streamline IT operations across diverse business units. Establish IT continuity plans to address risks like hardware failures, software outages, and cross-company interdependencies during integration periods. Manage rapid incident responses to ensure operational stability during acquisition transitions. Provide training and documentation that enables stakeholders to adapt quickly to new hardware, software ecosystems, and IT processes. Develop training programs and documentation repositories that elevate team capabilities and safeguard IT processes during rapid growth. Develop and implement a comprehensive IT support plan to ensure seamless service delivery across hardware, software, and IT systems during M&A integrations, balancing efficiency, scalability, and user satisfaction. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of experience in IT Operations roles, with 2-3 years of team leadership experience, ideally supporting high-growth technology environments. Proven experience in leading and managing IT hardware transitions, including IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose), lifecycle management, and provisioning strategies. Demonstrated ability to lead software migrations, cutovers, and consolidations across critical IT applications. Exceptional ability to negotiate, align, and communicate technical decisions with diverse stakeholders, bridging cultural and process differences across organizations. Adept at tracing dependencies across systems, mitigating risks, and ensuring operational continuity at scale. Due to the nature of work, U.S. Person status is required, as this position needs access to controlled data. Travel required during the key points in the Acquisition process and as needed to ensure hands-on success PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong experience managing cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Workspace, and Azure in the context of M&A IT integrations and scaling global infrastructure. Expertise in managing enterprise SaaS systems for business operations (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Jira, ServiceNow), ensuring efficient consolidations and integrations during M&A. Understanding of IT compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ITAR) and experience implementing governance frameworks during cross-company integrations. Familiarity with project management tools like Airtable, Smartsheet, or MS Project and experience leading cutover schedules for IT system transitions. US Salary Range$129,000—$171,000 USDThe 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. 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