People Program Manager

People Program ManagerCHAOS 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.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.Role OverviewWe are seeking a People Program Manager to build, operationalize, and 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, and influence.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.ResponsibilitiesOwn 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 organizationIdentify gaps and proactively design solutions that scale with company growthPartner with leaders on talent planning, internal mobility, and development pathwaysEquip managers with tools, resources, and guidance to lead effectivelySupport organizational changes such as team scaling, restructuring, or new leadership layersDrive adoption of new programs, policies, and tools with clear communication and trainingTrack key metrics (engagement, retention, performance, diversity, etc.)Deliver insights and recommendations to People leadership and executivesContinuously improve programs based on data and feedbackQualifications4–7 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or Program ManagementExperience 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 environmentComfortable working with ambiguity and building structure from scratchStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesWhat Makes You Successful in This RoleYou are equally comfortable thinking strategically and executing tacticallyYou bring structure without overcomplicating processesYou build strong, trusted relationships with managers and leadersYou use data to inform decisions but know when to act with judgmentYou are proactive, resourceful, and thrive in a growing organizationWhy CHAOS?Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the companyAdditional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and moreOur Perks: Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO, casual dress codeCompensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonusesTeam Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices$150k-200kThe 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.