People Programs, M&A Lead
Core
Own the People-side of M&A end-to-end, acting as Corp Dev's strategic counterpart to shape deal structure, timing, and retention strategies while building durable program infrastructure.
Role type
Senior M&A People Program Manager
Builds
People-side M&A program infrastructure, playbooks, and integration frameworks for a frontier AI company
Domain
Technology / Artificial Intelligence / Mergers & Acquisitions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, HR/People operations, M&A integration, deal structuring, retention strategy, cross-functional leadership, systems building, risk anticipation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
10+ years experience, building M&A functions from scratch, international/multi-entity acquisition experience, managing concurrent transactions, mentoring program managers, target-facing credibility
Technologies
Claude, automation tools
Responsibilities
Own People-side M&A program strategy and operating model; Lead complex multi-entity or international acquisitions; Set standards and decision frameworks for the function; Build scalable intake and integration processes; Sequence interdependent workstreams (immigration, offers, entity setup); Mentor the broader People team on M&A execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
