Program Manager, M&A Recruiting | People

Your Responsibilities

• Co-design, lead, and scale the M&A People XFN workstream program, driving end-to-end management of timeline, candidate experience, and key touchpoints.
• Build and uplevel playbooks, processes, and communications to support increasing deal volume and complexity.
• Deliver high-impact candidate and acquired team experience, including events like Town Halls and onboarding customizations.
• Partner closely with senior leaders, founders, and acquired teams, demonstrating executive presence.
• Lead post-mortem retrospectives to build repeatable playbooks and process improvements.
• Liaise with Recruiting Operations and cross-functional partners to build efficient M&A recruiting processes and tools.
• Flex into other high-priority areas of Strategic Initiatives as needed.

We're Seeking

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least 4 years leading program management efforts within Mergers & Acquisitions or driving complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, including leading initiatives from scoping to execution.
• Strong analytical mindset, leveraging data to evaluate program health and guide decisions.
• High ownership mindset with intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for technology.
• Proven success operating with discretion and high judgment on sensitive hires.
• Ability to zoom out strategically while maintaining precision in execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with technical hiring, especially in research or AI domains.
• Background in recruiting, education program design, or talent development.
• Experience supporting or building community-based programs.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).