Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Project Manager, People in the United States.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead critical HR and people-focused initiatives across a fast-growing global organization. In this role, you will manage projects spanning mergers and acquisitions, compliance, payroll, and benefits, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. You will translate complex requirements into clear, actionable project plans, track progress, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global HR operations while working in a remote-first, international environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee projects across M&A, HR compliance, payroll, and benefits, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including HR, legal, compliance, finance, and corporate development teams.
• Monitor project progress, manage scope changes, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate integration planning and execution for M&A initiatives, ensuring alignment between teams and processes.
• Prepare and present clear reports and updates for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve tools, templates, and processes to optimize project efficiency and outcomes.
• Capture lessons learned and implement best practices for future projects.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in project management, with specific experience in M&A, payroll, HR compliance, or general HR highly preferred.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of M&A processes, HR frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com) and productivity suites (e.g., Google Workspace).
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with change management principles and global employment laws.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, remote work environment and manage competing priorities.
• High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, integrity, and sound judgment.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in remote-first, global organizations.
• International travel experience for offsites and events.
• Advanced skills in designing and optimizing project plans for high-impact initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential stock grant opportunities.
• Flexible remote work with optional co-working space access.
• Comprehensive benefits tailored to local employment regulations.
• Inclusive, global, and remote-first culture fostering personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects influencing HR and people operations worldwide.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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