"About The Company Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50 Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With nearly $500 million in funding to date Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund Lux BlackRock and Microsoft (M12) alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft Dell Palantir NVIDIA SpaceX and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud. Working at Armada means taking ownership driving autonomy and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. About The Role Armada is seeking a Vice President People & Talent to build and scale a globally distributed People organization. This leader will design and mature the infrastructure systems and operational discipline required to support sustained company growth. This role oversees Global People Operations Talent Acquisition and Workspaces ensuring our compliance posture workforce planning performance frameworks and People technology ecosystem evolve alongside the business. The ideal candidate is a systems-oriented operator who thrives in complex international environments and is motivated by building durable infrastructure that enables clarity accountability and scale. We’re looking for a proven people leader with experience across People Operations Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition that has taken a venture-backed startup from early-stage (Series A/B) through late-stage growth funding (Series C/D/E) and/or IPO. This is a senior operational leadership role with responsibility for defining people strategy execution infrastructure design and financial stewardship within the People function. Location. This role will require you to come onsite to either our San Francisco Presidio HQ or our Bellevue WA office on a weekly basis. We are not able to consider remote candidates for this role. Main Responsibilities Build a Scalable Global People Operations Function Design and scale a compliant globally consistent People Operations framework Partner closely with Legal on employment law regulatory compliance immigration and risk mitigation Oversee payroll benefits mobility and vendor management across multiple jurisdictions Ensure audit readiness documentation rigor and strong internal controls Establish operational standards that balance global consistency with local nuance Provide clear data-informed perspective on team health performance and organizational risk Lead Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Own global recruiting strategy across technical and non-technical functions Implement structured hiring processes that increase talent density and hiring rigor Improve time-to-hire quality-of-hire and hiring manager accountability Partner with Finance to align headcount planning with budget forecasting Support long-term workforce modeling and geographic expansion planning Architect the People Systems & Technology Ecosystem Own and optimize the People technology stack (HRIS ATS payroll performance tools analytics) Rationalize and integrate systems to improve reporting integrity and reduce redundancy Establish strong data governance and scalable workflows Drive automation and operational efficiency Build a tech-enabled People platform designed for long-term growth Elevate Organizational Maturity & Performance Standards Partner closely with the senior leadership team on organizational design leadership effectiveness and company-wide priorities as the company scales Strengthen role clarity leveling frameworks and job architecture Implement and maintain performance management systems aligned to a high-accountability culture Define organizational structures and decision-making frameworks that support scale and accountability Establish leadership expectations and support development of managers across the organization Improve operating rhythms documentation standards and cross-functional coordination Own Workspaces & Employee Experience Infrastructure Define and scale workspace strategy across offices remote environments and field deployments Ensure workspaces support productivity collaboration and operational needs across distributed teams Partner with Finance and Operations on real estate strategy cost management and vendor selection Establish standards for workplace experience safety and compliance across locations Align workspace planning with headcount growth and geographic expansion What Success Looks Like A globally scalable and compliant People infrastructure Integrated optimized systems with clean and reliable workforce data Disciplined hiring processes that increase talent density Headcount planning fully integrated with financial modeling Clear organizational structures and career architecture Elevated performance standards and operational accountability Efficient tech-enabled workflows that reduce friction as the company grows Qualifications 12+ years of progressive People leadership experience with deep expertise in Global People Operations and Talent Acquisition Experience supporting technically complex organizations ideally across both software and hardware environments Demonstrated success scaling distributed and international teams across multiple jurisdictions Strong partnership experience with Legal and Finance in compliance-forward environments Experience building People infrastructure during periods of operational maturation and geographic expansion Proven ability to design implement and optimize People systems and technology platforms Financial discipline and experience managing functional budgets A systems-oriented operator comfortable raising performance standards and strengthening organizational rigor Compensation & Benefits For U.S. Based candidates To ensure fairness and transparency the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed varying based on location experience skills and qualifications. In addition to base salary this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request) . Final compensation will be determined by experience scope and level and may vary from the posted range. Benefits Competitive base salary and equity Medical dental and vision (subsidized cost) Health savings accounts (HSA) flexible spending accounts (FSA) and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA) Retirement plan options including 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Unlimited paid time off (PTO) 14 paid company holidays per year Compensation $220300 - $260000 USD You're a Great Fit if You're A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious have strong business acumen and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information solve problems efficiently and deliver results with a ""get-it-done"" attitude Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit capable of working quickly and excited to contribute to a growing company A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you Equal Opportunity Statement At Armada we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race color gender religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including hiring promotions and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications merit and the business needs at the time. Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees."