Job Description

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years experience as a Project Manager/Program Manager/Business Partner in Human Resources or with M&A integration


At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. If you'd like to help us make history, here's your chance to accelerate our growth and ability to serve our customers by joining the Merger & Acquisition PXT (M&A PXT ) team.



The ideal candidate has a passion for owning and driving process and operational improvement, and a track record of thinking outside the box to deliver innovations on behalf of customers.



The right candidate will possess a hybrid program/project management background with demonstrated experience leading simultaneous initiatives as well as extensive experience across the breadth of PXT workstreams. Our team works in a fast-paced, global environment and someone who thrives working on high-profile projects, enjoys travel and is comfortable interacting with a wide range of PXT and business professionals across all levels would be well-suited for this role.



Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years experience as a Project Manager/Program Manager/Business Partner in Human Resources or with M&A integration
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA or MA HR)
• Experience leading global program initiatives and/or process improvement efforts
• Proficiency in project planning methodologies and tools, ability to scale tools (e.g. excel-based) to automated solutions (e.g. project management tools with automated dependency management)
• Strong business acumen and ability to work effectively across business lines and varying cultures.
• Ability to navigate internally to leverage existing programs and best practices
• Bias for action, excellent attention to detail and relentless commitment to follow-through
• Ability to multi-task and handle various projects simultaneously to drive timely results
• Ability to prioritize effectively and facilitate action across remote groups
• Ability to convey recommendations and ideas in a clear, compelling and succinct way in written and verbal communications
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with a wide variety of audiences - technical and business clients, PXT functions, and all levels of employees
• Ability to travel as needed, often on short notice (frequency will vary)


We are open to hiring candidates in BLR or HYD.



Key job responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support and project management in all PXT matters for M&A deals from due diligence through integration phases and ultimately through transition to business HR teams.
• Partner with key PXT subject matter experts to deliver solutions for integration issues such as: immigration, recruiting, benefits, compensation, payroll, time and attendance, retirement plans, stock/equity, HR compliance, employee relations, organization design, diversity & inclusion, talent management, and performance management.
• Drive appropriate M&A and country due diligence and integration activities, including job leveling together with other relevant PXT functions.
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders by helping to resolve any issues/questions.
• Ensure M&A PXT tools, best practices and lessons learned are implemented and communicated within the internal PXT teams.
• Help to continuously improve the M&A program & tools at Amazon by identifying ways to improve the employee or customer experience - via automation, simplification or other types of process improvement; partnering cross-functionally to influence and implement change.


A day in the life

The Sr. HR Program Manager for M&A will partner with the internal Amazon PXT Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Business Sponsor, HR Business Partners, Corporate Development Integration Leaders, and acquired leadership teams through all phases of an M&A project. This role will be based in the Bengaluru, India but will have a regional scope, supporting acquisitions across APAC and all business lines.



• Experience in post-close integration
• Broad experience across all Human Resources specialist areas including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, HR compliance, HRIS/HR services, payroll, employee relations, organization design/development, talent and performance management