Staff Technical Project Manager, Global Expansion & M&A at Instacart

Instacart

United States - Remote·22h ago

LeadFull-time

Salary Range

$95,625 - $129,375 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

Instacart is looking for a strategic, execution-oriented Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and scale complex, cross-functional initiatives supporting global expansion and M&A activities. This role will operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, People, Legal, Finance, IT, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

→Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs related to international expansion and corporate development initiatives.
→Develop integrated program plans across People, Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and Operations.
→Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and People teams on entity creation, employer-of-record transitions, and regulatory readiness.
→Coordinate HR COE workstreams including compensation benchmarking, benefits setup, payroll implementation, mobility, and local compliance.
→Lead integration program management for acquisitions, including Day 0 / Day 1 readiness and post-close integration.
→Serve as a central connector across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Systems & Operations, Payroll, Benefits, HRBPs, and Employee Relations.
→Partner with Legal and Security to operationalize GDPR and international privacy requirements within people systems.

Requirements

✓7–10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, M&A, Strategy & Operations, Corporate Development, or related functions.
✓Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs with executive visibility.
✓Experience supporting global expansion initiatives and/or M&A integrations.
✓Strong familiarity with People systems, HR operations, and cross-border workforce considerations.
✓Exceptional program management discipline (planning, dependency mapping, risk mitigation).
✓Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
✓Systems thinker who can connect business strategy, technical systems, and workforce implications.