Mergers & Acquisitions Program Manager (Recruiting)

Quick Facts

• Role: Mergers & Acquisitions Program Manager (Recruiting)

• Focus: People-side workstream for M&A deals (diligence → employee onboarding)

Description

As an M&A Program Manager within Recruiting, you will lead the people-side program workstream for M&A deals end-to-end, requiring sound judgment, speed, and discretion. You will co-design and scale cross-functional programming that manages timelines, candidate experience, and key touchpoints, then set up positive onboarding and integration. You will also build playbooks, processes, communications, and tools—including improving an AI-enabled workflow—to make deal execution more effective.

Responsibilities

• Co-design, lead, and scale the M&A People cross-functional workstream program end-to-end

• Build and uplevel playbooks, processes, and communications to support increasing deal volume and complexity

• Deliver high-impact candidate and acquired-team experiences (e.g., Town Halls, onboarding customizations, cultural moments)

• Partner with senior leaders, founders, and acquired teams with executive presence and discretion

• Run post-mortem retrospectives at deal and program level to improve future execution

• Liaise with Recruiting Operations to build and scale efficient M&A recruiting processes and tools (e.g., headcount tracking, offer workflows, confidentiality workflows)

• Own and improve an AI-enabled workflow that enhances deal execution

• Flex into other Strategic Initiatives priorities as needed

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience

• At least 4 years leading complex cross-functional programs

• Strong project management skills across scoping and execution phases

• Strong analytical mindset using data to evaluate program health and identify risks early

• High ownership mindset and intellectual curiosity about technology (including practical AI fluency)

• Proven ability to operate with discretion and high judgment in sensitive/high-profile hiring situations

• Strong communication skills to tailor messaging for diverse stakeholders

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape major company decisions by bringing in extraordinary, mission-aligned talent

• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with regular coordination around shifting deal timelines