Director, People M&A
Databricks is a data and AI platform that lets organizations build analytics, AI agents, and applications on a unified, governed lakehouse.
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About Databricks
Data engineers, analysts, and AI teams use Databricks to process large datasets, build reliable pipelines, and train models on a single governed platform. Users can run SQL analytics, serve ML predictions in real time, and deploy AI agents grounded in enterprise data. Its open lakehouse architecture provides consistent security and governance across analytical and operational workloads.
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About the Role
You will lead the strategy and hands-on execution of Databricks' global People M&A function as a player-coach. You'll orchestrate end-to-end deal lifecycles from due diligence through Day 1 and multi-year integration, lead cross-functional deal teams, build scalable frameworks, and partner with senior executives so acquired employees have a great transition.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience
- 8+ years leading end-to-end global M&A deals in high-growth tech
- Proven track record managing M&A programs across due diligence, deal structuring, Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration
- Ability to influence Founders/C-suite, CorpDev leaders and business executives
- Deep understanding of global People workflows, international employment law, compensation architecture and system integrations
- Strategic builder mindset with rigor in deal execution
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary People executive on M&A deals, driving due diligence, org design alignment, retention strategies, risk mitigation and employment law strategy
- Design and execute integration strategies across Culture, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations and Systems
- Architect and mature the enterprise People M&A Playbook, governance, automation roadmaps and data-integrity frameworks
- Partner with CorpDev, Legal, Finance and Business Unit Leaders to present diligence findings, synergy plans and integration roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional People workstreams to ensure alignment, resource allocation and program execution
Benefits
- Eligibility for annual performance bonus
- Equity