Director, People – Strategic Projects Arctic Wolf

Arctic Wolf, with its unicorn valuation, is the leader in security operations in an exciting and fast-growing industry—cybersecurity. We have won countless awards for our excellence in security operations and remain dedicated to providing an industry-leading customer and employee experience.Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Director, People – Strategic Projects to be part of making that happen.ResponsibilitiesReporting to Global Vice President of People, the Director People – Strategic Projects will be responsible for the operational management of strategic People team projects, M&A activities, and provide HRBP support to business on escalated matters.Day-to-day operational management of a transaction from diligence through People integration.Serve as HR Project Lead on Company-wide people initiatives/projects spanning talent management, change management, mergers & acquisitions, workforce transformation & planning, HR technology advancement, and employee experience.Strategically partner with leaders and key stakeholders to guide M&A due diligence and integration SMEs through the deal lifecycle.Lead and project manage due diligence efforts, representing the company in discussions with target companies to assess cultural and operational alignment, identify integration challenges, and shape strategic recommendations.Lead cross-functional teams in addressing complex integration areas, such as employee leveling, organizational design, onboarding, total rewards, data migration, and systems harmonization.Ensure employee experience and synergy creation are at the forefront of diligence & integration planning.Support identification of critical path plan, key milestones, risks, and considerations for People integration.Document and memorialize key decisions and deals.Drive post-People integration lessons learned and identification of continuous improvement opportunities.Coordinate closely with the broader M&A team on change management and communications.Serve as the HR Business Partner for the Asia Pacific region.Support and be a key contributor on Company-wide people initiatives/projects spanning talent management, change management, workforce transformation & planning, HR technology advancement, and employee experience.Knowledge, Skills And ExperienceUnderstands the key steps, activities, and work required to move through each phase of the transaction.Brings consistency and rigor to the processes and tools that are leveraged in the deal lifecycle.Ability to influence in a matrixed environment.Ability to work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks.Required QualificationsUndergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.10+ years of Human Capital/People Team experience.3+ years M&A experience with a focus on Human Capital/People integrations.Project management experience using data and information to make business decisions.Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.Breadth of experience across different lines of business and different types of transaction.Self-starter and takes initiative. Seeks understanding and clarification to validate understanding.Demonstrated track record successfully maintaining and influencing internal and external stakeholder relationships.Experience working in a complex matrix environment.Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.M&A experience.About Arctic WolfAt Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally.All Wolves Receive Compelling Compensation And Benefits Packages, IncludingEquity for all employees.Bonus or commission pay based on role.Flexible time off, paid volunteer days, and paid parental leave.401k match.Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.Health Savings and Flexible Spending Agreement.Voluntary Legal Insurance.Training and career development programs.Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.Security RequirementsConducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AWN business information.Background checks are required for this position.This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17