Senior Global HR Program Manager, M&A & Enterprise Projects

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT.  Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us!  Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Senior Global HR Program Manager, M&A & Enterprise Projects serves as the HR project/program management lead for multiple concurrent global M&A transactions. This role is accountable for the overall HR M&A process, project governance, coordination, execution discipline, risk escalation, and ensuring commitments are completed across the full M&A lifecycle—from diligence through Day 1 and post-close integration. Functional HR subject-matter experts retain accountability for functional recommendations and deliverables, while this role drives diligence coordination, integration planning and execution, HR data collection and analysis, RAID management, governance, stakeholder follow-up, dependency management, Day 1/integration readiness, and continuous improvement of the HR M&A playbook. In addition to HR M&A work, which is the priority, this role will also support other cross-functional or larger-scale HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Global HR M&A Program Management, Governance & Execution Discipline: Lead project/program management across concurrent global M&A transactions. Own project governance, cadence, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management, stakeholder follow-up, dependency management, and execution discipline. Escalate risks and ensure commitments are completed, while functional SMEs retain accountability for their functional recommendations and deliverables.
• Diligence Coordination & HR Data Collection and Analysis: Coordinate HR due diligence across workstreams; oversee collection and analysis of employee census, benefits, compensation, performance, and related HR data to inform assessment of workforce structures, HR risks, and cultural fit.
• Integration Planning, Execution & Day 1 / Integration Readiness: Drive end-to-end HR integration planning and execution in partnership with COE SMEs, including Day 1 readiness, onboarding, benefits harmonization, systems migration, change management, and workforce transitions.
• Enterprise HR Initiatives & Project Management Capability Building: Help support critical cross-functional HR initiatives beyond M&A, partnering with global HR CoEs to translate strategic priorities into structured project plans, milestones, deliverables, and measurable outcomes. Build project management capability across HR by introducing practical tools, templates, routines, and ways of working that strengthen accountability, visibility, and execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Governance Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as HR liaison to the PMO and acquired-company leadership; coordinate with regional HRBPs, COEs, and Legal/Finance/Operations/IT to ensure alignment, transparent status reporting, and smooth transitions.
• Continuous Improvement of the HR M&A Playbook & Program Oversight: Maintain and evolve the HR M&A playbook, checklist, and action tracker, as well as program oversight processes and routines; capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $99,210.00-$182,310.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Qualifications

Education• High School Diploma or GED (required) • Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred) Experience• 7+ years Relevant experience, preferably spanning HR M&A/integration, global HR transformation, HR operations, HRIS implementation, or complex cross-functional HR program management (required) • 3+ years Direct global M&A/integration experience (preferred) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Project/program management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional, concurrent initiatives High• Communication and stakeholder management High• Build strong working relationships across the organization High• Active listening High• Clearly articulate messages to a variety of global audiences High• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships High Licenses and Certifications• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI - Upon Hire (preferred)

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

 

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.