Project Manager

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ 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. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.   

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com. 

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager. This role will collaborate closely with Business Development, Production, and Engineering teams. 
The Project Manager role will report to the Director of Products and operate within the Product/Program Management Office (PMO). 

Responsibilities:  

• Schedule Ownership: Lead full project lifecycle, ensuring schedule, and performance goals are met. Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve project-related challenges and blockers. 
• Resource Management: Strategically allocate human resources and products to ensure efficient fulfillment of project objectives and deadlines. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate efforts across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and BD for integrated execution. 
• Tools & Metrics: Establish tools and performance metrics for planning, risk management, and seamless execution. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. 
• Change Management: Manage and document scope changes, ensuring alignment with project goals. 
• Work onsite 4-5 days per week out of our office in LA, California.

Must-Have Requirements: 

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent 
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira and Confluence) 
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 

Preferred Requirements: 

• U.S. security clearance 
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master)

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: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices

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.

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