Program Manager, Special Projects at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$150,000 – $210,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

5+ years in a program, operations, or project execution role within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or adjacent high-complexity fields
Candidates with a background in management consulting or equivalent experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs in high-precision operational environments are strongly preferred
Experience with factory

Responsibilities

Own delivery across cross-functional programs from early-stage scoping through execution and milestone tracking
Drive coordination across internal teams (e.g. engineering, supply chain, software, operations) to unblock execution and maintain delivery momentum
Lead execution governance by establishing clear cadences for cross-functional coordination, executive reporting, and delivery accountability
Maintain external-facing timelines, program dashboards, and milestone definitions in partnership with program leadership
Support internal and external communication including risk tracking, status updates, executive reporting, and program reviews
Oversee and manage program budgets, including spend visibility, burn rate, and alignment with delivery milestones
Partner with project managers to ensure tactical deliverables roll up into clear milestones and customer expectations
Monitor program scope and deliverables to track changes and clarify owner responsibilities
Operate as a program lead and primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementTimeline ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationCustomer ExecutionTechnical Program DeliveryProject Accountability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Program Manager, Special Projects role?

The salary range is $150K - $210K.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need experience in high-complexity, customer-facing environments from management consulting, industrial programs, or defense delivery, with a track record of owning execution and leading in ambiguous or high-stakes settings.

What is the company culture like at Hadrian?

Hadrian has a fast-growing team united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing, focused on building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense.

What makes a strong candidate for this Program Manager role?

Strong candidates have experience leading customer-facing execution in technical, complex programs, with the ability to drive coordination across cross-functional teams and maintain accountability in high-stakes environments.

Hadrian

Automated factories for precision metal components

About Hadrian

Hadrian builds automated factories to produce precision metal components for the Space & Defense industry. These factories are designed to manufacture parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones much faster and cheaper than traditional machine shops. By automating the manufacturing process, Hadrian can deliver flight-grade machined parts in as little as 5 to 21 days, depending on the complexity of the part. The company uses advanced scheduling and capacity management systems to ensure timely delivery and provides customers with real-time visibility into their orders, including inspection results. Unlike its competitors, Hadrian focuses on creating a highly efficient production environment that significantly reduces costs and improves production speed. The goal is to enhance the manufacturing capabilities of their customers and support them in bringing new products to market more effectively.

Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$224.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Substantial equity grants

Healthcare, vision, dental, & life Insurance

Stipends for relocation, home office and/or flights to LA

Exposure to Tier 1 VCs & Angel Investors

If you leave to start your own company, we'll invest and help you fundraise

Risks

Increased competition from automated manufacturing startups threatens Hadrian's market share.

Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks for Hadrian's expansion plans.

Geopolitical tensions could lead to regulatory changes impacting Hadrian's operations.

Differentiation

Hadrian builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories for aerospace and defense.

The company delivers flight-grade machined parts in 5-21 days, enhancing efficiency.

Real-time visibility and advanced scheduling set Hadrian apart in precision manufacturing.

Upsides

Increased demand for precision components in the eVTOL market boosts Hadrian's growth potential.

U.S. government investment in domestic manufacturing aligns with Hadrian's expansion plans.

Industry 4.0 technologies enhance Hadrian's automated factory systems, improving efficiency.

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