Description

Senior Human Resources Program Manager, Strategic Programs

Mergers and Acquisitions

St. Louis, MO USA

Why WWT

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

A Brief Overview

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
• When not in engaged in HR Implementation cycle, drive HR cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept to implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of 8 years' progressive experience in Program/Project Manager role or similar
• Program/project management experience, preferably within Merger & Acquisitions, corporate strategy, or business transformation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
• The Program Management Professional certification through Project Management Institute (PMI-PgMP) preferred
• Strong cross-functional leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments
• Comfortable balancing strategic vision with tactical execution
• Skilled at simplifying complexity and creating structure out of ambiguity
• Empathetic communicator who builds trust and fosters collaboration
• Strong understanding of corporate M&A processes and post-merger integration best practices
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels and functions within a global organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; executive presence is a plus

The 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 program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We 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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.

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