Program Administrator - M&A (Hybrid - San Diego, CA)

Our Customer is a business and financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting, and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals. They are laser-focused on their customers, live and breathe innovation, and champion those who dare to dream. Their Mission is powering prosperity around the world. They do it by attracting the world’s top talent, bringing vital partners into their global platform, and leaving the world a better place through exceptional corporate citizenship.

We are seeking a Program Administrator - M&A on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role is a hybrid setup in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes effective communications for project stakeholders in alignment with the GBS and Corporate Communications standards and governance process
• Heavy M&A experience required
• Understands & interprets stakeholder landscape, expectations, and key opportunities to shape and drive change management activities
• Expert at determining the right resources, operating mechanisms, communications and training needed to gain alignment and to manage change
• Knows how to best leverage various traditional and digital communication channels to create and manage targeted and integrated communication and training programs for both an internal employee audience and externally to enable third parties
• Creates compelling written content and visually engaging graphics; uses digital assets and video to enhance impact and messaging, as appropriate
• Partners across Finance and with Technology, Corporate Communications, and other cross-functional partners to implement any large-scale communication and training programs
• Leverages central Learning & Development organization’s instructional design and facilitation methodologies to ensure consistency and the highest level of performance
• Owns the design, structure and maintenance of Employee Experience project content on the intranet, collaboration portals, and learning management systems; evaluates effectiveness and directs continuous improvement efforts
• Aligns stakeholders and managing expectations during M&A.
• Leads effective change initiatives for smooth integration.
• Work with teams across Finance, Tech, and Communications during M&A.
• Craft clear, data-backed messaging for successful adoption of changes.
• Create targeted training and communications for internal and external audiences.
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects, critical in M&A.
• Navigate obstacles and recommending solutions during integration.
• Effectively communicating across global teams in an M&A context.
• Handle technology and automation integration in M&A.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or other quantitative discipline preferred
• 3-5 years change management and strategic communications experience required
• Experience with Procurement operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Supplier Data Management, Strategic Sourcing, Source to Contract, and 3rd party risk management required
• Experience delivering change management initiatives for AI related and automated experiences
• Experience with Coupa, Aravo platforms preferred
• Experience producing digital content (infographics, video editing) for internal and external websites
• Proficient in communications and training content authoring systems such as Sharepoint, ServiceNow, LumApps, Degreed, and Loom
• Proficient in collaboration and productivity systems such as Google & Microsoft Application and Slack
• Experience leading complex programs of work with multiple stakeholders/partners
• Culturally aware; experience communicating with a global audience
• Experience working in the High-Tech or Financial Services sector preferred
• Customer obsessed - gets inspired by the customer problem and partners with process owners to inspire changes, or education and outreach Influences and drives decisions by crafting a clear point-of-view that includes options, proposed data-backed recommendations, and rationales.
• Crafts a compelling, data-backed case for change and creates powerful messages to drive adoption of changes, with guidance.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with colleagues across teams in their organization or other organizations.
• Proactively identifies obstacles, helps develop recommendations for resolution, and quickly escalates to leaders.
• Quickly establishes credibility as a leader and mentor and strengthens trust across teams in their or other organizations.
• Leads with inquiry and incorporates diverse perspectives to deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Experienced in project management and leading cross-functional teams to successfully achieve business goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills who can effectively interface and collaborate with employees at all levels
• Adept and resilient within a high change environment focused on long term opportunities Solution-oriented within a data-led and data-driven approach
• Proactive, action-oriented self-starter
• Exhibits high levels of judgment, innovation and creativity; is a strategic thinker
• Effective use of inquiry and advocacy to work through barriers
• Strong written, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguous and often complex work situations
  
  

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Perks are available through Mom Pay (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.