Total Rewards Project Manager (M&A)

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

What you’ll do

We are looking for a highly collaborative and action-oriented Project Manager to join our Total Rewards (TR) Strategy, Projects, and Enablement team. In this role, you will manage business critical projects for TR and the People team, with a primary focus on supporting M&A activity. You will partner closely with Corporate Development, Total Rewards, People Partners, People Operations, and other cross-functional teams to scope and manage end-to-end integration plans that minimize business disruption, accelerate integration success and time to productivity, and enable a cohesive and frictionless experience for acquired employees.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the execution of M&A integration workstreams including, but not limited to, organization design and alignment, data management, acquired employee onboarding and communications 
• Develop and execute change management strategies and tactics that align with Stripe’s company objectives to ensure post-deal close integration success
• Establish and manage M&A feedback mechanisms (surveys, centralized support channels, etc.) to hone integration and change management approach per needs of acquired employees
• Drive the continuous improvement of People M&A playbooks, processes, tools/templates, and reporting mechanisms 
• Lead other business critical, transformational projects/programs across TR and the People team as needed
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across teams such as Corporate Development, Legal, Benefits, Compensation, People Support, Recruiting, and more

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 7+ years of project/program management experience within an HR and/or M&A context, preferably at a high-growth tech company
• A strategic mindset and approach to problem solving that is informed by data, experience, and Stripe’s operating principles
• Outstanding facilitation and communication skills; you guide project teams and workstreams from point A to point B in a way that’s approachable, authentic, direct, and inclusive 
• Strong organization and project management experience; you love bringing order to chaos, connecting dots, and translating strategy into clear action plans 
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement; you’re constantly looking for ways to make things (and people!) work more efficiently and effectively
• The ability to adapt and manage competing priorities in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment; you’re expecting change and excited for it to come your way
• Comfort working both autonomously and cross-functionally; you’re a self-starter and trusted partner who’s able to influence people at all levels of an organization 
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; you use data to tell the story and share your recommendations in an easy to understand, logical, and impactful way

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with change management frameworks (ex: Prosci ADKAR® Model) 
• Experience with PM/collaboration tools like Asana and Slack
• Intermediate to advanced Mac OS and Google suite skills (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience