Senior Technical Project Manager leading large-scale international expansion and M&A initiatives at Instacart. Driving strategic program management across multiple functions with executive visibility.
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs related to international expansion and corporate development initiatives
Develop integrated program plans across People, Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and Operations
Define scope, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies
Establish governance models, operating rhythms, and executive reporting for complex initiatives
Drive alignment across senior stakeholders to ensure clarity of decision rights and accountability
Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and People teams on entity creation, employer-of-record transitions, and regulatory readiness
Coordinate HR COE workstreams including compensation benchmarking, benefits setup, payroll implementation, mobility, and local compliance
Build repeatable playbooks and scalable frameworks for new country launches
Ensure technical and operational systems (people systems, payroll, IT provisioning, security access) are aligned for new markets
Identify risks related to compliance, data privacy, and workforce management across jurisdictions
Lead integration program management for acquisitions, including Day 0 / Day 1 readiness and post-close integration
Partner with HR COEs on org design, job architecture alignment, compensation harmonization, benefits transition, and talent assessment
Coordinate system integrations (people systems, payroll, identity management, collaboration tools)
Track synergy milestones, integration KPIs, and change management initiatives
Establish structured communication plans to ensure clarity for acquired employees and leaders
Serve as a central connector across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Systems & Operations, , Payroll, Benefits, HRBPs, and Employee Relations
Translate expansion and M&A strategy into clear People workstreams with defined deliverables and timelines
Identify interdependencies across COEs and proactively manage sequencing and risk
Support scalable documentation, process mapping, and operational readiness
Elevate program management maturity within People through templates, dashboards, and playbooks
Partner with Legal and Security to operationalize GDPR and international privacy requirements within people systems, ensuring compliant employee data management across jurisdictions
Build structured intake and prioritization processes for expansion and integration initiatives
Maintain centralized risk registers and mitigation frameworks
Create executive-ready dashboards and reporting artifacts
Ensure documentation quality, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
Continuously refine global expansion and M&A operating models based on lessons learned.
Requirements
7–10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, M&A, Strategy & Operations, Corporate Development, or related functions
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs with executive visibility
Experience supporting global expansion initiatives and/or M&A integrations
Strong familiarity with People systems, HR operations, and cross-border workforce considerations
Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced environments
Exceptional program management discipline (planning, dependency mapping, risk mitigation)
Ability to translate ambiguity into structured execution plans
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
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