M&A Project Manager

TL;DR

M&A Project Manager: Supporting HR due diligence, coordinating cross-functional meetings, and driving HR integration deliverables across mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions with an accent on project planning, stakeholder communication, and Day 1 readiness. Focus on ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate project documentation, and aligning HR COEs to accelerate integration outcomes and employee experience.

Location

Location: Irvine, CA

Salary: $97,900–$144,860 per annum (USD)

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions that enable data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Support HR due diligence by collecting, organizing, and validating people-related data from target companies.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, track action items, and maintain project documentation across M&A phases.
• Update project plans and timelines to keep HR deliverables on schedule.
• Prepare stakeholder materials, including summaries, dashboards, and status updates.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics and Day 1 readiness (communication planning and employee-facing resources).
• Partner with HR COEs (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Ops, Payroll, Mobility) on integration tasks such as job mapping, workforce assessments, and policy alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, project coordination, operations, or a related field.
• Strong client relationship and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with internal teams, vendors/consultants, and leaders in acquired companies.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Deep M&A and divestiture experience.
• Experience working with external vendors or consultants.
• Proficiency with productivity and project tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet).
• Proficiency in using AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, analysis, or output quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits across financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Mental health resources and recognition/service awards.

Hiring process

• Interviews evaluate individual experience, thought process, and communication in real time.
• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools during interviews (including transcription apps, real-time answer generators, or automated note-taking bots).