Talent Operations Program Manager, Anduril Industries

• The ideal candidate for this role brings extensive expertise in project or program management, a deep understanding of recruiting processes, tools, and analytics, an effective drive of change and adoption, collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, and scalable user-centric solutions
• We are looking for a go-getter who is eager to solve problems, gets excited about building smooth processes and tools, enjoys helping others, and is looking to be part of small team where no task is too big or too small
• 7+ years experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 4+ years experience within a TA Ops or Recruiting Programs/Enablement team at a fast-paced, scaling company
• Strong project and program management skills within an ambiguous environment, with proven ability to lead long-term initiatives from concept to completion, with a plan for successful adoption maintenance
• Experience choosing, implementing, and driving adoption on new recruiting tools, systems, and processes
• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally, driving buy-in, alignment, and adoption across a group of stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge of recruiting process, technology, and analytics (at scale)
• Experience managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, with a proven track record of delivering timely, high-quality results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to a wide variety of audiences
• Strong bias for action, with a track record of fast but thoughtful execution, documentation, and communication
• Analytical mindset, relying on data and metrics to define and measure program success
• Independent problem-solver, able to drive to outcomes in ambiguity
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Desirable

• Our Talent Operations team is a lean and fast-paced function dedicated to building the programs, processes, and systems needed support our rapidly growing recruiting function
• We focus on building scalable efficient and consistent processes that streamline recruitment activities while partnering with our People Data Team to establish accessible and trusted reporting
• By leveraging data-driven insights and best practices, we aim to empower our recruiting team to attract top talent quickly and effectively, ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of our organization
• We are looking for a Talent Operations Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team
• While our team is distributed across the U.S. , this role will be based out of Anduril's headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA
• As a key member of the TA Ops team, you will be responsible for working cross-functionally to drive alignment and execution of Talent Acquisition programs and work across the Recruiting and TA Ops teams to identify and correct gaps in recruiting process standardization
• This individual will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and scalability in our recruiting processes
• Your work will be hands-on and will involve cross-functional collaboration across the Recruiting team, broader People team, Business Operations, and Finance teams, often requiring you to influence behavior with your key stakeholders
• To achieve this, you will be given the autonomy and the tools to execute on our TA Operations strategy — turning the TA Operations function into a well-oiled machine that proactively scales to support Anduril’s growth
• You’ll both lead and help on critical projects for for the Talent organization, requiring you to quickly learn new subject matters, create priorities and drive delivery (both hands-on execution and partnering with others) in an ambiguous environment
• You have an insanely high execution bar and will see projects through from conception to tactical completion and maintenance to move Anduril's recruiting team forward
• You will utilize your project management expertise to develop structured and meticulous processes using project briefs, trackers, and data mapping, ensuring timely and on-schedule project delivery with strong communication along the way
• You’ll communicate across teams, bridging different parts of the organization to achieve cross-functional outcomes
• Own operational projects end-to-end, from Definition, Solution, to Implementation. You will be handed ambiguous, messy problems with little prescription on how to solve them
• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery. Some examples include:
• Referral program
• Acquisition offer operations
• Internal hire process
• Streamline job post guidelines
• Recruiter onboarding & offboarding
• Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, inform decision-making, measure impact, provide actionable insights, and use your findings to inform the talent team's roadmap
• Design and oversee the implementation of efficient and scalable solutions for the talent team
• Drive adoption of existing and new solutions through effective change management and human-centered design thinking practices
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders of varying teams and levels to understand end-user needs and ensure alignment
• Keep stakeholders informed through regular and effective communication
• Mentor and develop other team members