Staff Program Manager, People M&A

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">GAQ327R268</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1648">While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>Databricks continues to grow organically and through numerous strategic acquisitions. We’re looking to scale our M&amp;A engine to handle high-volume and high-complexity deals. As the Staff Program Manager, you will oversee and lead the "engine room" of our People M&amp;A team, transforming manual workflows, undocumented process, and numerous spreadsheets into a world-class, automated execution machine. You will bridge the gap between Corporate Development and our functional People teams to ensure every "Brickster" joins with a seamless, error-free experience.</p> <p>We are looking for a strategic builder who think from first principles. You don’t just follow a playbook; you engineer the platform that allows us to scale. You are someone who moves seamlessly between detailed strategy and deep-dive execution, energized by the technical complexity of M&amp;A and the fast-paced velocity of our growth.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2006"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">The impact you will have: </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Standardize the Playbook:</strong> Operationalize tribal knowledge into a documented, E2E M&amp;A Playbook and Knowledge Hub to eliminate dependency on a small group of experts.</li> <li><strong>Drive Automation:</strong> Partner with People Tech to design and execute the "Tech Efficiency Roadmap," utilizing automation and AI into our workflows/deal phases.</li> <li><strong>Execution Leadership:</strong> Lead the People M&amp;A phases of the deal. Manage the complex orchestration of recruiting, IT onboarding, and HR operations from deal disclosure through Day 1.</li> <li><strong>Data Integrity:</strong> Design and establish "Single Source of Truth" protocols and data ownership matrices to ensure 100% accuracy in