Senior Manager, People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1893 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy

The Senior Manager, People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy role is a senior-level position within the People Operations and Total Rewards organization, focusing on technical program management. This individual will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage HRIS implementations, and drive process automation across global People operations, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Key responsibilities include translating technical requirements into business context, collaborating with Corporate Technology, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders, and supporting strategic projects such as IPO readiness and M&A integrations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Technical Program Management or HR Operations, proficiency with tools like JIRA and Excel, and a strong understanding of HRIS platforms including Workday and SAP SuccessFactors. This role is particularly suited for someone who can navigate the complexities of scaling a high-growth defense tech company.

What you'll do

  • Own the technical program roadmap across People Systems, COEs, and People Data teams.
  • Manage end-to-end HRIS implementations from planning through adoption.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities in Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, and Mobility functions.
  • Establish data governance frameworks ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and SOX requirements.
  • Support M&A integrations by managing system consolidation and integration planning.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Product Management, or HR Operations in high-growth tech environments.
  • Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional technical programs across multiple business functions.
  • Strong technical knowledge of HRIS platforms like Workday, Rippling, Oracle HCM, and 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 capable of moving between high-level strategy and detailed execution seamlessly.

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