Senior Human Resources Program Manager, Strategic Programs
The Senior Human Resources Program Manager Strategic Programs is a pivotal role responsible for executing large-scale HR strategic initiatives that align with business objectives. The primary focus of the role includes driving cross-company HR integration during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and leading multi-year strategic HR initiatives and programs when not in an active M&A cycle. The importance of the role is to ensure minimal disruption through seamless team and system consolidations, cultural alignment, and operational continuity across entities.
Job Responsibilities :
- Leads the HR integration strategy from due-diligence to pre-close planning through to team & system integration completion
- Conducts mutual discovery sessions to identify key HR business functional requirements for integration
- Coordinates vendor and system evaluations to identify cost synergies and integration opportunities
- Collaborates with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Learning & Development and Employee Relations to determine and implement harmonization strategies
- Leads initiatives that support cultural integration, engagement, and retention of acquired talent
- Executes assessment strategy for integration of policies and procedures ensuring compliance with employment laws
- Develops and implements change management strategies to support large scale initiatives
- Establishes and manages integration project timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and change management needs
- Monitors progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of the integration
- Provides executive-level reporting and updates to senior stakeholders
- Captures lessons learned from each integration and build a HR playbook for future M&A activities
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeA minimum of 8 years' progressive experience in Program / Project Manager role or similarProgram / project management experience, preferably within Merger & Acquisitions, corporate strategy, or business transformationProject Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute (PMI) preferredThe Program Management Professional certification through Project Management Institute (PMI-PgMP) preferredStrong cross-functional leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environmentsComfortable balancing strategic vision with tactical executionSkilled at simplifying complexity and creating structure out of ambiguityEmpathetic communicator who builds trust and fosters collaborationStrong understanding of corporate M&A processes and post-merger integration best practicesExceptional organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skillsAbility to influence and collaborate across multiple levels and functions within a global organizationExcellent written and verbal communication skills; executive presence is a plusThe well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees :
Health and Wellbeing : Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness programFinancial Benefits : Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off : PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, BereavementAdditional Perks : Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount ProgramWe strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All! Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $97,600- $122,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.