Senior Manager, People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy

Senior Manager, People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy We’re seeking a technical program management leader for our People Operations & Total Rewards organization. You’ll bridge the People Systems team, functional Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Global Mobility), People Data analytics team, and cross‑functional partners in Corporate Technology, Finance, and Legal. WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead Cross‑Functional Technical Programs Own the technical program roadmap across People Systems, COEs, and People Data teams Manage end‑to‑end HRIS implementations and system enhancements from planning through adoption Drive complex initiatives spanning multiple teams including system upgrades, integrations, and process automation Bridge Technical and Business Stakeholders Translate technical requirements into business context and vice versa between People Systems administrators, COE subject matter experts, and business partners Partner with People Data team to ensure technical programs support analytics and reporting needs Collaborate with Corporate Technology, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Operations on enterprise‑wide initiatives Drive Process Excellence and Scale Identify and implement automation opportunities across Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, and Mobility functions Establish data governance frameworks ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and SOX requirements Maintain business continuity during system transitions and organizational changes Support Strategic Initiatives Contribute to IPO readiness projects including SOX‑compliant process development and control documentation Support M&A integrations from a technical program perspective including system consolidation and integration planning Future Team Leadership Mentor and supervise 1‑2 technical program managers as the team scales REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years in Technical Program Management, Product Management, and/or HR Operations in high‑growth technology environments Proven track record leading complex, cross‑functional technical programs spanning multiple business functions Strong technical knowledge of HRIS platforms (Workday, Rippling, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors) Experience managing technical projects involving system integrations, API connections, and data flows Understanding of HR functional areas including Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, and Compliance Proficiency with program management tools (JIRA, AirTable, Asana) and data analysis tools (Excel/Sheets) Strategic mindset with ability to move seamlessly between high‑level strategy and detailed execution Exceptional collaboration skills with ability to influence across technical and non‑technical stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience supporting compensation cycles, benefits open enrollment, and payroll system transitions Background in both system implementation and business process optimization Experience in defense technology, aerospace, or highly regulated industries Familiarity with data governance, SOX requirements, and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) US Salary Range $166,000 – $220,000 USD Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. #J-18808-Ljbffr