HR Program Manager, M&A

Siemens AG; Mason (OH); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a senior P&O leader to drive M&A integration in the US. You will coordinate due diligence, onboarding, and post‑acquisition activities across HR, payroll, benefits and policies in a global setting.

You will partner with Corporate M&A and regional P&O teams, manage timelines, and communicate with executives while ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires travel and strong stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree’s is required.
• Preferably, 3+ years in M&A support incl. due diligence, deal execution and post‑acquisition integration.
• 10+ years in HR/People & Organization roles in a large multinational.
• 7+ years as HR/PO business partner with multi-country experience.
• 5+ years US onboarding experience with US employment law knowledge.
• Knowledge of benefits, compensation, payroll, talent management, recruitment, and compliance.
• Process oriented and data-driven with workflow improvement focus.
• Strong ownership and accountability for project results.
• Excellent project and time management; agile when needed.
• Strong networking across organization to influence decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and make quick thoughtful decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• MS Office proficiency, especially Excel & PowerPoint, and HR systems/tools.
• Scheduling flexibility for multiple time zones; travel domestically in US.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional planning and execution for M&A projects with US focus.
• Develop end‑to‑end integration plans, workstream charters, updates and templates.
• Collaborate with Corporate M&A on due diligence, signing and closing activities.
• Partner with global P&O and Country P&O on retention, job mapping, comp & benefits.
• Lead P&O project meetings; coach and guide team members through lifecycle.
• Coordinate with HRIS/Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Immigration, L&D.
• Ensure collaboration with IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Facilities, Procurement.
• Deliver milestones and integrate payroll, HR data, rewards, onboarding and policies.
• Provide oversight on communications and change management strategies.
• Participate in global P&O projects on an ad hoc basis.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

3+ years M&A support

10+ years HR/PO

7+ years HR/PO partner

5+ years US onboarding

US employment law knowledge

HR disciplines knowledge

Process oriented & data-driven

Ownership & accountability

Project & time management

Strong networking & influence

Autonomy & decision making

Verbal & written communication

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Travel flexibility

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

HR systems & tools

Job description

Job Family: Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Position Overview:

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the People & Organization (P&O) function leading Merger and Acquisition projects for Siemens Digital Industries Software in a fast- paced global environment?

At Siemens Digital Industries Software, you have an opportunity to help drive the successful on-boarding and integration of newly acquired employees into a globally distributed organization. You will work closely with many talented Siemens colleagues from around the world – Global and Country P&O functions, Corporate M&A, Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, Facilities, Procurement – and work closely with the acquired company leaders and integration team members. This role entails the full breadth of the M&A lifecycle from due diligence through all stages of integration planning and execution. The role will be based is in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the P&O Director, M&A for Digital Industries Software, globally lead cross functional project planning and execution for assigned M&A projects with a focus on US based acquisitions and integrations.
• Develop end-to-end integration project plans, workstream charters, weekly updates, project templates and documentation, audit requirements and Town Hall presentations/employee communications.
• Collaborate with Siemens Corporate M&A team to execute on due diligence, signing and closing activities. Identifies key findings, risks, liabilities and challenges based on the deal type and integration planning concept.
• Partner closely with global P&O Business Partners and Country P&O Managers on retention plans for key employees, job mapping, compensation benchmarking & alignment, benefits alignment/harmonization, organization structure, employment contracts and policies.
• Leads P&O project meetings and coaches and guides P&O project team members throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Establish a high level of collaboration and alignment with HRIS/Operations/Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Immigration, L&D, etc. on P&O integration concept and planning activities.
• Ensure close collaboration and communication with multiple stakeholders across inter-dependent workstreams – IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Facilities, Procurement, etc.
• Deliver against defined project milestones ensuring integration of all P&O processes, policies and technology including but not limited to payroll, HR data management, total rewards, talent acquisition, talent management, employment policies and compliance, employee surveys
• Provide oversight and direction on the communications and change management strategy and employee engagement plan development.
• Participate in global P&O projects on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree’s is required
• Preferably, a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including conducting and/or coordinating due diligence activities, supporting transaction execution, and assisting with post-acquisition integration efforts.
• 10+ years of experience in a variety of Human Resources/People & Organization roles for a large multi-national company.
• 7+ years of experience in a HR/P&O business partner role preferably with multi-country experience supporting global employee populations and also integrating newly acquired employees into business functions (job mapping, compensation alignment, talent assessment, organization structures, etc).
• 5+ years of experience supporting US-based new hire onboarding activities with strong knowledge of US employment laws and company employment policies.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including benefits, compensation, payroll, talent management, talent acquisition, employment law and compliance.
• Process oriented and data-driven, with the motivation and skills to improve workflows across many interdependent functions.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability to achieve successful project results.
• Excellent project management and time management skills with the ability to be agile and pivot quickly as project and company needs change.
• Strong ability to network across the organization and collaborate across all levels of the organization, with an ability to align with and influence key decision makers.
• Ability to work autonomously and make thoughtful decisions quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and HR systems and tools.
• Scheduling flexibility is needed to work across multiple time zones to accommodate meeting schedules.
• Ability to travel domestically in the US and occasionally for meetings in other countries

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us

The pay range for this position is $124,000 - $223,100 annually with a target incentive of 5-10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

$124,000 $223,100 5-10%

Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full-time

Category: People & Organization