chaosindustries · El Segundo, California, United States · Los Angeles, California, United States
<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. </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, </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="{}"> </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 </span><span data-contrast="auto">and drive execution of</span><span data-contrast="auto"> programs that support growth, engagement, and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </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="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build processes that bring consistency while maintaining flexibility for a growing organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify gaps and proactively design solutions that scale with company growth</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with leaders on talent planning, internal mobility, and development pathways</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Equip managers with tools, resources, and guidance to lead effectively</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support organizational changes such as team scaling, restructuring, or new leadership layers</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </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="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive adoption of new programs, policies, and tools with clear communication and training</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Track key metrics (engagement, retention, performance, diversity, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the design, rollout, and tracking of People-related OKRs and operating rhythm</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deliver insights and recommendations to People leadership and executives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Continuously improve programs based on data and feedback</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </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="{}"> </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="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to both build and run programs (not just design)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast-moving environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable working with ambiguity and building structure from scratch</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities</span><span data-contrast="auto">