Talent Acquisition M&A Integration Project Manager

GE Vernova

6d • $141,900 - $236,600 • Remote

About The Position

This role leads Talent Acquisition (TA) integration strategy and execution across acquisitions, partnerships, and organizational integrations, serving as a key advisor and operator in aligning newly integrated entities to enterprise TA tools, processes, and operating models. The role operates at the intersection of strategy and delivery—translating deal intent and business priorities into actionable TA integration plans that enable speed, scalability, and long-term value realization. As a critical partner to HR, TA, and business leadership, this role drives alignment across a complex stakeholder landscape, balancing enterprise standards with business needs. The role is accountable for ensuring a seamless transition of recruiting activities—minimizing disruption to candidates and the business—while accelerating adoption of standardized TA practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR strategy, project/program management, or M&A/integration initiatives
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant stakeholder engagement in global, matrixed environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, translating business priorities into actionable plans
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and driving alignment without direct authority
• Deep understanding of TA processes, systems (e.g., Workday ATS/CRM), and candidate lifecycle management

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills, including experience delivering executive-level messaging and presentations

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end TA integration strategy, planning, and execution across acquisitions and integration initiatives
• Translate deal strategy and business objectives into scalable TA integration approaches and operating models
• Define integration scope, guiding principles, and decision frameworks to balance speed, risk, and long-term alignment
• Align newly integrated organizations to enterprise TA systems (e.g., Workday, ATS/CRM), processes, and governance
• Develop and manage detailed integration plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies across complex, cross-functional environments
• Serve as the primary TA integration partner to HR M&A, TA leadership, and business stakeholders
• Influence and align senior stakeholders across HR, TA COEs, HRIS, IT, Legal, and business teams to drive coordinated execution
• Navigate competing priorities and regional nuances, driving decisions that align to enterprise strategy while meeting business needs
• Provide clear, strategic updates and recommendations to TA and HR leadership, enabling informed decision-making
• Own and drive the strategy for managing active requisitions and candidates during integration
• Establish scalable, standardized approaches for candidate communication, dispositioning, and data handling
• Ensure continuity of hiring while transitioning roles into enterprise systems and processes
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to maintain hiring momentum and protect candidate experience
• Own and evolve the TA integration playbook, embedding best practices, standard work, and decision frameworks
• Capture lessons learned and translate them into scalable improvements for future integrations
• Drive consistency and repeatability while enabling flexibility for deal-specific nuances
• Lead change strategy and execution to drive adoption of TA tools, processes, and ways of working
• Develop and deliver targeted communication, training, and enablement plans for diverse stakeholder groups
• Anticipate adoption risks and resistance points; design and implement mitigation strategies
• Establish integration governance, operating cadence, and decision-making forums
• Drive visibility through structured reporting on milestones, risks, dependencies, and success metrics
• Ensure alignment and accountability across global, regional, and functional stakeholders throughout the integration lifecycle

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior