People Program Manager at CHAOS Industries

<p>CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.&nbsp;</p> <p>CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.chaosinc.com">www.chaosinc.com</a>.</p> <h3 data-section-id="10rmw79" data-start="273" data-end="289"><strong data-start="277" data-end="289">Role Overview</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a People Program Manager to build, operationalize, and scale high-impact people programs,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">while also serving as a close partner to our Chief of Staff to the CPO on company-wide strategic initiatives</span><span data-contrast="auto">. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mid-sized environment—where structure is still evolving and there’s strong ownership, visibility, and influence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, partnering closely with People leadership and business leaders to implement&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">and drive execution of</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;programs that support growth, engagement, and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own and evolve core people programs across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, engagement, performance, development, and retention)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build processes that bring consistency while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;flexibility for a growing organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify&nbsp;gaps and proactively design solutions that scale with company growth</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with leaders on talent planning, internal mobility, and development pathways</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Equip managers with tools, resources, and guidance to lead effectively</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support organizational changes such as team scaling, restructuring, or new leadership layers</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with the Chief of Staff to the CPO on company-wide strategic projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive adoption of&nbsp;new programs, policies, and tools with clear communication and training</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Track key metrics (engagement, retention, performance, diversity, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the design, rollout, and tracking of People-related OKRs and operating&nbsp;rhythm</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deliver insights and recommendations to People leadership and executives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Continuously improve programs based on data and feedback</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong data-start="2504" data-end="2522">Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">4–7 years of experience in People Operations, HR, Program Management, or Consulting</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working in a mid-sized or high-growth company (100–500 employees preferred)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to both build and run programs (not just design)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast-moving environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable working with ambiguity and building structure from scratch</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities</span><span data-contrast="auto">, including experience preparing materials for senior/executive audiences</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to exercise&nbsp;judgment and discretion to navigate sensitive people topics and executive relationships</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong data-start="3053" data-end="3095">What Makes You Successful in This Role</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You are equally comfortable thinking strategically and executing tactically</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You bring structure without overcomplicating processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You build strong, trusted relationships with managers and leaders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You use data to inform decisions but know when to act with judgment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You are proactive, resourceful, and thrive in a growing organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You move fluidly between hands-on People program delivery and higher-altitude, cross-functional strategic work</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You are a trusted operator who can&nbsp;represent&nbsp;the People function in cross-functional settings</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><br>Why CHAOS?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Health Benefits: </strong>Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company</li> <li><strong>Additional benefits</strong>: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more</li> <li><strong>Our Perks: </strong>Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code</li> <li><strong>Compensation Components:</strong> Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses</li> <li><strong>Team Growth: </strong>250 employees and counting across 5 global offices</li> </ul> <div><em><strong>$150k-200k</strong></em></div> <p><em>The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a 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.&nbsp;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <h3>Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.</h3> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>#LI-onsite</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>