CHAOS 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. For more information, please visit
www.chaosinc.com
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Role Overview
We 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.
Responsibilities
Own 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 organization
Identify gaps and proactively design solutions that scale with company growth
Partner with leaders on talent planning, internal mobility, and development pathways
Equip managers with tools, resources, and guidance to lead effectively
Support organizational changes such as team scaling, restructuring, or new leadership layers
Drive adoption of new programs, policies, and tools with clear communication and training
Track key metrics (engagement, retention, performance, diversity, etc.)
Deliver insights and recommendations to People leadership and executives
Continuously improve programs based on data and feedback
Qualifications
4–7 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or Program Management
Experience 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 environment
Comfortable working with ambiguity and building structure from scratch
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
What Makes You Successful in This Role
You are equally comfortable thinking strategically and executing tactically
You bring structure without overcomplicating processes
You build strong, trusted relationships with managers and leaders
You use data to inform decisions but know when to act with judgment
You are proactive, resourceful, and thrive in a growing organization
Why CHAOS?
Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits
: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Our Perks:
Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
Compensation Components:
Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth:
250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
$150k-200k
The 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.
Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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