Senior Manager of People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy, Anduril Industries

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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
• We're seeking a Senior Manager, People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy to serve as the technical program management leader for our People Operations & Total Rewards organization
• You'll be the critical bridge between our 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
• This role thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution—translating People priorities into technical programs, orchestrating complex HRIS implementations, and driving process automation across our global People operations
• If you excel at turning complexity into clarity and can speak both technical and business languages fluently, this is your opportunity to shape how a high-growth defense tech company scales
• 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