Anduril Industries, Inc.
Senior Manager, People Program Management
Anduril Industries, Inc., Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Senior Manager, People Program Management
Seattle, Washington, United States Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril is scaling at an unprecedented pace, and our People Strategy & Programs team plays a critical role in ensuring that our talent programs, systems, and insights enable that growth. We are seeking a Sr. Manager, People Programs to design and drive critical cross-functional people initiatives that sit at the heart of how we operate and scale. This role is ideal for someone with a mix of management/strategy consulting with an operating HR background who thrives in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment, and wants to apply their problem-solving and program management skills to building world-class people operations at a high-growth technology company. You will oversee a team of two Program Managers and serve as a key thought partner and execution lead for our People/HR Leadership Team. Your experience should be both strategic and analytical, with the ability to transition seamlessly from high-level frameworks to detailed execution while connecting data, strategy, and operations. You should excel in storytelling and influencing, crafting compelling narratives and presentations that drive stakeholders to action. As an operator at scale, you understand how to balance agility with structure in a fast-paced environment. Your ability as a collaborative leader to build trust across teams and influence without formal authority is crucial to driving our mission forward.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Program Management of Strategic People Initiatives
Own and drive high-impact/high-visibility people programs and projects: align stakeholders, build and manage program resources, deliver against timelines, and create impact at scale
Translate strategic priorities and insights into executable programs, working across COEs (Compensation, Recruiting, HR Ops, Learning & Development, and Business Partners)
Data-Driven Storytelling
Partner with the People Analytics/Data team to interpret complex workforce data and translate it into clear, actionable insights
Build executive-ready narratives and PowerPoint decks that connect strategy, vision, and business outcomes
Lead and help on critical projects for leaders in our People org, requiring you to quickly learn new subject matters and create priorities in an ambiguous environment.
Act as the bridge across People COEs (Business Partners, Comp, Recruiting, L&D, etc), ensuring that insights and programs are grounded in business realities and adopted by leaders across the organization
Partner with Finance, Legal, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment of people programs with business strategy.
Lead and develop a team of two Program Managers who drive high-impact initiatives across the People function, including M&A program management, annual compensation, performance and calibration cycles as well as IPO readiness initiatives to ensure seamless execution and alignment with the business
QUALIFICATIONS
7-10+ years of experience in management consulting, HR strategy, HR PMO, and/or People Programs
Experience in the tech or related industries with hyper-growth (pre/post-IPO)
Demonstrated success in program management, including complex, cross-functional initiatives
Track record of leading HR strategies through mergers, acquisitions, and significant organizational change
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
US Salary Range $142,000 - $213,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide 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. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.
This is a hybrid location in Seattle, WA; Costa Mesa, CA; or Mountain View, CA. Please confirm you live within a reasonable commuting distance and are committed to 3 days a week in-office.
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Seattle, Washington, United States Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril is scaling at an unprecedented pace, and our People Strategy & Programs team plays a critical role in ensuring that our talent programs, systems, and insights enable that growth. We are seeking a Sr. Manager, People Programs to design and drive critical cross-functional people initiatives that sit at the heart of how we operate and scale. This role is ideal for someone with a mix of management/strategy consulting with an operating HR background who thrives in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment, and wants to apply their problem-solving and program management skills to building world-class people operations at a high-growth technology company. You will oversee a team of two Program Managers and serve as a key thought partner and execution lead for our People/HR Leadership Team. Your experience should be both strategic and analytical, with the ability to transition seamlessly from high-level frameworks to detailed execution while connecting data, strategy, and operations. You should excel in storytelling and influencing, crafting compelling narratives and presentations that drive stakeholders to action. As an operator at scale, you understand how to balance agility with structure in a fast-paced environment. Your ability as a collaborative leader to build trust across teams and influence without formal authority is crucial to driving our mission forward.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Program Management of Strategic People Initiatives
Own and drive high-impact/high-visibility people programs and projects: align stakeholders, build and manage program resources, deliver against timelines, and create impact at scale
Translate strategic priorities and insights into executable programs, working across COEs (Compensation, Recruiting, HR Ops, Learning & Development, and Business Partners)
Data-Driven Storytelling
Partner with the People Analytics/Data team to interpret complex workforce data and translate it into clear, actionable insights
Build executive-ready narratives and PowerPoint decks that connect strategy, vision, and business outcomes
Lead and help on critical projects for leaders in our People org, requiring you to quickly learn new subject matters and create priorities in an ambiguous environment.
Act as the bridge across People COEs (Business Partners, Comp, Recruiting, L&D, etc), ensuring that insights and programs are grounded in business realities and adopted by leaders across the organization
Partner with Finance, Legal, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment of people programs with business strategy.
Lead and develop a team of two Program Managers who drive high-impact initiatives across the People function, including M&A program management, annual compensation, performance and calibration cycles as well as IPO readiness initiatives to ensure seamless execution and alignment with the business
QUALIFICATIONS
7-10+ years of experience in management consulting, HR strategy, HR PMO, and/or People Programs
Experience in the tech or related industries with hyper-growth (pre/post-IPO)
Demonstrated success in program management, including complex, cross-functional initiatives
Track record of leading HR strategies through mergers, acquisitions, and significant organizational change
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
US Salary Range $142,000 - $213,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide 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. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.
This is a hybrid location in Seattle, WA; Costa Mesa, CA; or Mountain View, CA. Please confirm you live within a reasonable commuting distance and are committed to 3 days a week in-office.
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