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title: 'Vice President, People & Talent at Armada'
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# Vice President, People & Talent at Armada

- **Company:** Armada
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA
- **Compensation:** $220k–$300k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada/jobs/5422705008

## Job description

## 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 hiring a Vice President, People and Talent to own the full People stack and build the infrastructure a globally distributed company needs to scale. This is end-to-end ownership: Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Compliance, with real depth expected in global mobility, entity and employer-of-record management, and compensation design.

Roughly two thirds of the role is that operating stack. The remaining third is employee experience and culture: workspace and physical environment strategy, onboarding, and building learning and development programming from the ground up.

This is not an execution-only seat. Our executive team expects the People function to carry a point of view on how talent decisions drive the business, and to bring that perspective into leadership conversations rather than waiting to be handed requirements. You will define the strategy and own the execution.

You are building, not inheriting. Programs, policies, systems, and team headcount are yours to stand up.

## WHAT YOU WILL OWN

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

- Own global recruiting strategy across technical and non-technical functions, and stay close enough to the work to personally run a critical search if needed
- Implement structured hiring processes that raise talent density and hold hiring managers accountable
- Move time-to-hire and quality-of-hire against defined baselines
- Partner with Finance to align headcount planning, workforce modeling, and geographic expansion with budget forecasting

Total Rewards and Compensation

- Own compensation philosophy and band architecture, mapped to Armada levels and defensible against a named benchmarking source
- Own equity strategy at the pre-IPO stage: new hire grants, refresh and evergreen programs, 409A cadence, and the exception process
- Run the annual compensation and merit cycle in partnership with Finance, including geographic differentials across owned entities and employer-of-record markets
- Design and manage global benefits programs and renewals, balancing cost, competitiveness, and local requirements
- Prepare executive compensation recommendations and materials for the CEO, [the Board compensation committee,] and Finance

People Operations, Compliance, and Systems

- Design and scale a People Operations framework that holds global consistency while allowing for local nuance
- Own the compliance posture across every operating jurisdiction, partnering with Legal on employment law, immigration, and risk mitigation
- Oversee payroll operations, vendor management, audit readiness, documentation standards, and internal controls
- Own the People technology stack (HRIS, ATS, payroll, performance, analytics) and the data governance that makes workforce reporting trustworthy

International Expansion, Entities, and Mobility

- Own entity strategy: decide where Armada uses an employer of record and where it stands up a local entity, and run the conversion when the answer changes
- Manage employment, labor compliance, and employee relations across international jurisdictions
- Own global mobility, relocation, and immigration programs in partnership with Legal

Employee Experience, Workspaces, and Culture

- Define workspace and physical environment strategy across offices, remote environments, and field deployments
- Own onboarding end to end, so a new hire in any location starts productive and stays connected
- Partner with Finance and Operations on real estate strategy, cost management, and vendor selection
- Set standards for workplace experience, safety, and compliance across all locations

Learning, Development, and Manager Capability

- Build learning and development programming from the ground up, starting with what the business needs most rather than a catalog
- Partner with the executive team on organizational design, leveling frameworks, and job architecture
- Implement performance management that gives managers a clear, usable standard rather than a process to survive
- Build manager capability through explicit leadership expectations, development, and coaching

## WHAT YOU WILL BRING

- Proven experience running the full People stack end to end: Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Workspaces
- Expertise in global mobility, employer-of-record versus entity management, and compensation design
- Built and scaled a People function through high growth, in the range of 250 to 1,000+ employees, standing up programs, policies, and team headcount from scratch rather than inheriting an established function
- Took a company through IPO or another exit, and can articulate how that outcome shaped your compensation philosophy
- Managed entity setup and employee management across international jurisdictions
- Experience with workspace and physical environment strategy, onboarding, and building learning and development programming
- A track record of staying through the build: you have carried companies across multiple phases of growth to an outcome rather than moving on at each inflection point
- Operates as a business partner to the executive team, with a clear point of view on what the People function is for and the judgment to bring it forward unprompted

## Nice to Have

- Experience supporting a federal-facing entity, including hiring, badging, and the compliance requirements specific to a cleared workforce
- Hands-on Middle East experience: employer-of-record arrangements versus local entity setup, and managing employees across the UAE, KSA, and Bahrain labor and compliance landscapes

## 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

## #LI-SM1

#LI-Hybrid

## Compensation

$220,300—$300,000 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.

## About Armada

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and AI to the world’s most remote places [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers).
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B‑III; total funding $456M) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6)
- **Founded**: 2022 [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed in available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Edge computing, IoT, AI infrastructure, remote connectivity
- **Target customers**: B2B / enterprise – manufacturing, mining, defense, oil & gas, telecommunications, state & local government (public safety)
- **Mission / purpose**: “Bridge the digital divide—enabling industries to operate, innovate, and thrive in the world's most remote locations.” [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers)

## Products & Services
The **Armada Edge Platform (AEP)** comprises four integrated products:

- **[Atlas](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Virtual network operations center for managing edge assets, Galleons, and fleets worldwide – provides real‑time visibility and control.
- **[Galleon](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Ruggedized, modular edge compute infrastructure that deploys in weeks and scales on demand.
- **[Bridge](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Sovereign AI cloud layer offering GPU‑as‑a‑Service, turning existing GPU infrastructure into a managed, monetizable private cloud.
- **[Marketplace](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Ecosystem for procuring hardware, connectivity, and AI applications needed for edge operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (CB Insights shows “$0000 View” – likely private valuation not shared) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6)
- **Key Metric**: **Total funding – $456M**; latest round was a $230M Series B‑III closed approximately one month before the search date [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6)
- **Notable Investors & Partners**:
  - Investors: Felicis, Founders Fund, 8090 Industries, Lux Capital, Marlinspike, and 34 others [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6)
  - Strategic Partners: **Microsoft** (Azure Local, sovereign private cloud) [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/), Amazon Web Services (alumni go‑to) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai), KeyValue
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Employee count: ~202 (CB Insights) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) / LinkedIn shows heavy US (213) and India (128) presence [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai)
  - **Job posting growth**: +97.3% month‑over‑month, +143.3% quarterly, +217.4% yearly – 146 active job postings [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai)
  - Featured customer: **Alaska DOT&PF** – drones for landslide/avalanche assessment, enabled by Armada’s edge platform [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full‑stack edge platform** (hardware + connectivity + AI) – single vendor for remote operations
- **Sovereign control** at every layer – data stays on‑site, within organization, or within country borders
- **Rapid deployment** – modular infrastructure online in weeks vs. years for traditional data centers
- **Scalable pay‑as‑you‑grow** – no wasted capacity; start with one edge deployment and expand
- **Deep integration with Azure Local** – seamless bridging between Azure, Azure Local, and on‑premise resources [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/)

## Strategic Focus
- Extending edge AI capabilities through **Bridge** (GPU‑as‑a‑Service) and **Marketplace** ecosystem
- Deepening partnerships with cloud providers (Microsoft, AWS) and expanding into defense, oil & gas, mining, and public safety
- Scaling global footprint – currently operating across multiple countries (20k+ connected assets per website) [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven impact**: Work on challenges that affect energy, public safety, logistics, and frontline workers in remote areas [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers)
- **Work‑life integration**: Hybrid and remote opportunities available; global collaboration and field deployment opportunities [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical coverage (including international plans), 24/7 mental health support, flexible PTO, competitive salaries, equity, retirement planning [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers)
- **Culture**: Inclusive environment, fast‑paced startup energy, direct access to leadership, encouragement of open‑source contributions [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers)
- **Open roles**: 53 jobs on Greenhouse (as of search) across engineering, product, marketing, operations, field support, customer success [job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada)

## Sources
1. [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/)
2. [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers)
3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada)

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