Senior Manager, People Operations Technical Programs & Strategy

ABOUT THE JOB

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

• 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 Success Factors)
• 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, Air Table, 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

• Experience supporting compensation cycles, benefits open enrollment, and payroll system transitions
• Background in both system implementation and business process optimization
• Experience in defense technology, aerospace, or highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with data governance, SOX requirements, and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 USD

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.