People & Culture Project Lead - M&A Integration

Megaport is growing fast, and acquisitions are a big part of its journey. The People & Culture Project Lead will help bring the businesses, people and teams together as Megaport continues to scale globally. This is a hands-on role driving the people side of acquisitions, from pre-deal planning and Day 1 readiness through to integrating new colleagues, systems and processes into Megaport, working across People & Culture, Legal, Finance, IT and the wider business.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of the people integration activities for Megaport’s acquisitions; Support HR due diligence and translate people-related risks, obligations and priorities into integration plans; Coordinate people integration readiness ahead of acquisition completion (Day 1 readiness); Drive delivery of people integration activities across multiple jurisdictions; Develop and manage integration project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies and responsibilities; Coordinate employee onboarding and transition, employment documentation, employee data, payroll and benefits, HR systems, policies, reporting lines, communications and change management; Work with internal stakeholders and external providers to collect, validate and migrate employee information; Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies; Prepare project updates, progress reports and materials for People & Culture leadership and stakeholders; Support post-integration reviews and lessons learned; Develop and maintain standardised M&A people integration frameworks, templates and checklists; Coordinate and execute other strategic People & Culture projects across global operations; Support initiatives to improve and standardise People & Culture systems, policies, processes and ways of working; Assist with implementation of new systems, tools and operational improvements; Develop project documentation, process maps, communications and supporting materials; Build working relationships with stakeholders across functions, countries and time zones; Monitor progress, manage competing priorities and resolve delivery challenges; Maintain accurate project documentation and handle sensitive employee information appropriately; Establish project governance, action tracking, progress reporting and stakeholder communications; Provide regular updates to project sponsors and escalate issues or decisions requiring sponsor input

Requirements

Approximately 4–7 years’ experience in People & Culture, HR operations, project management, business transformation or a related field; Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities; Strong understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle, with the ability to translate operational requirements into system workflows; Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage timelines, actions and deliverables; Good understanding of core People & Culture processes, including employee lifecycle management, HR systems, payroll, benefits and policies; Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, with experience using HR systems; Strong stakeholder management skills, including confidence following up on commitments and escalating risks or delays when required; Sound judgement and an understanding of when matters can be progressed independently and when sponsor input or approval is required; Strong problem-solving, communication and facilitation skills; A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate visibility with project sponsors

Nice to have

Experience supporting M&A integration, organisational change or HR transformation projects; Experience working in a global or multi-jurisdictional business; Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Project Management or a related discipline; Exceptional organisation; Ownership and accountability; Strong execution; Adaptability; Continuous improvement

Benefits

Flexible working environment – remote-first culture with coworking options available; Generous leave plans – including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program; Health and wellness support – wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives; Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave; Creative, modern workspaces and access to coworking spaces via global WeWork membership if working remotely; Motivated, inclusive team; Recognition programs – Legend and Kudos awards