Senior Director, People@Nasdaq M&A

Nasdaq•Atlanta, GA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a senior leader at Nasdaq, you will be accountable for shaping and executing strategies that advance our position as a global technology company powering markets and economies. In this role, you will serve as the leader for all People-related merger, acquisition, and divestiture activities, reporting to the VP, Enterprise People and AI Transformation. This position requires a proven ability to set direction, influence across borders, and deliver measurable business impact in complex, regulated environments. You'll thrive in this position if you bring executive presence, strategic clarity, and the ability to mobilize diverse teams towards a common vision.

Requirements

Extensive leadership experience in HR transformation, M&A integration, management consulting, or enterprise program leadership in global, complex environments.
Demonstrated success leading high-stakes initiatives with significant executive visibility and measurable business impact.
Strong executive presence with the ability to serve as a senior advisor and influence stakeholders across functions and geographies.
Exceptional strategic judgment and ability to connect People considerations to deal outcomes, valuation, and business strategy.
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clear executive narratives and drive timely decisions.
Proven ability to establish governance models, operating cadences, and execution frameworks in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in capital markets, fintech, or highly regulated industries undergoing transformation.
Familiarity with corporate development processes and cross-border M&A execution.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the enterprise-wide People M&A program, ensuring consistency, visibility, and alignment across all transactions throughout the deal lifecycle—from due diligence to integration.
Establish governance frameworks, operating standards, and execution discipline across People workstreams, enabling timely, well-informed decision-making at the executive level.
Lead People-related diligence strategy and synthesize insights into executive summaries that inform deal structure, valuation, and integration planning.
Design and operationalize scalable HR integration models across Talent, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Employee Relations, and Communications, ensuring clear ownership and decision rights.
Serve as the strategic integrator across People@Nasdaq, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, Communications, and business leadership to align priorities and manage interdependencies.
Drive Day 1 readiness and change orchestration, partnering with Communications to shape messaging strategy and ensure seamless transitions from deal execution to steady-state operations.