Senior Manager, People Operations – Strategic Initiatives

Responsibilities Lead the identification, scoping, and design of high-priority initiatives across People Operations requiring specialized expertise, cross-functional coordination, and senior-level judgment Develop and present business cases, ROI models, and investment frameworks that inform prioritization and resource decisions across the People Operations portfolio Accountable for defining success metrics, establishing measurement approaches, and tracking value realization for strategic initiatives from inception through delivery Deliver executive-level updates on initiative strategy, progress, and outcomes to senior HR and business leadership Serve as the People Operations strategic M&A lead across the full deal lifecycle — from pre-deal due diligence through integration or separation execution Partner with HR M&A, Client HR, Corporate Development, and other cross-functional teams to shape deal strategy Develop integration and separation strategies that align to the global People Operations operating model Oversee People Operations delivery against deal commitments, tracking financial targets and deal synergies Lead the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of AI and automation opportunities across People Operations Develop and maintain AI-specific ROI models that account for implementation costs and projected value realization Establish governance frameworks to evaluate, pilot, and scale AI and automation capabilities within People Operations Support the evolution of the People Operations operating model, assessing how work, roles, and team structures should adapt as AI and automation capabilities mature Deliver executive updates on AI and automation progress and outcomes to People Operations and HR leadership Partner with Change and Communications and Learning teams to support capability building and drive adoption of new tools and ways of working across People Operations Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience 5+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated achievement in HR transformation, M&A integration, or strategic initiatives within complex, matrixed organizations Experience leading HR M&A workstreams across the full deal lifecycle, including due diligence, integration strategy, and execution Demonstrated ability to develop business cases, ROI models, and investment frameworks that inform senior decision‑making Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, facilitate, and negotiate across functions and levels of leadership Experience working in or with large, global organizations operating across multiple countries and regions Experience in AI‑enabled HR transformation, including use case identification, prioritization, and governance Familiarity with HR technology ecosystems including HRIS, talent platforms, and HR service delivery models Experience leading change management and communications efforts associated with large‑scale HR or organizational transformation Demonstrated ability to build internal capability and drive adoption of new tools, ways of working, or methodologies across large organizations Prior experience supporting Fortune 500 companies in HR transformation or M&A #J-18808-Ljbffr