People Program Manager
Chaosindustries•4h ago
United StatesOnsite$150K–$200KFull-timeMid Level4+ yrs exp
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Program ManagerPeople Operations
- 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
- border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
- stay ahead of evolving threats.
- CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
- Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
- London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
- Role Overview
- We are seeking a People Program Manager to build, operationalize
- scale high-impact people programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mid-sized environment—where structure is still evolving and there’s strong ownership, visibility
- You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, partnering closely with People leadership and business leaders to implement programs that support growth, engagement, and performance.
- Responsibilities
- Own and evolve core people programs across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, engagement, performance, development, and retention)
- Build processes that bring consistency while maintaining flexibility for a growing organization
- Identify gaps and proactively design solutions that scale with company growth
- Partner with leaders on talent planning, internal mobility, and development pathways
- Equip managers with tools, resources, and guidance to lead effectively
- Support organizational changes such as team scaling, restructuring, or new leadership layers
- Drive adoption of new programs, policies, and tools with clear communication and training
- Track key metrics (engagement, retention, performance, diversity, etc.)
- Deliver insights and recommendations to People leadership and executives
- Continuously improve programs based on data and feedback
- Qualifications
- 4–7 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or Program Management
- Experience working in a mid-sized or high-growth company (100–500 employees preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to both build and run programs (not just design)
- Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast-moving environment
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and building structure from scratch
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- What Makes You Successful in This Role
- You are equally comfortable thinking strategically and executing tactically
- You bring structure without overcomplicating processes
- You build strong, trusted relationships with managers and leaders
- You use data to inform decisions but know when to act with judgment
- You are proactive, resourceful, and thrive in a growing organization
- Why CHAOS?
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
- Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
- Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
- Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
- $150k-200k
- The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
- 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.
- Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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