Project Manager - M&A Integrations

Talented People are recruiting on behalf of a national brand who are experts within their sector for a Project Manager to oversee project inception and development of mergers and acquisitions.

Job Title:

Project Manager – M&A Integration

Location:

This role is home working with travel needed dependent on business need with a requirement to travel to their Head Office either monthly or quarterly to team meetings.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager with M&A integration expertise to oversee the planning, coordination and execution of strategic merger and acquisition initiatives.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, HR, Technology, Operations and the M&A team to manage timelines, align stakeholders and deliver seamless post-merger integrations.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage M&A integration projects across all phases: planning, execution, monitoring and closure.

* Oversee the integration or migration of IT systems, platforms, and tools (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS), ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and reporting dashboards.

* Coordinate with functional leads to ensure alignment of all work streams (finance, HR, technology, legal, operations, external vendors, etc.) and on-time delivery.

* Drive integration planning and execution, identifying key milestones, risks and dependencies.

* Facilitate effective communication between internal stakeholders, external advisors and leadership teams.

* Track synergy realisation and integration KPIs to measure deal success.

* Develop and manage project budgets, resource plans and vendor relationships.

* Prepare status updates, executive presentations and post-deal reports; ensure proper documentation of plans, decisions and changes for future audits and lessons learned.

* Support change management initiatives and cultural alignment activities.

* Identify and implement process improvements to optimise future M&A execution.

Qualifications

Required:

* Solid experience of project management experience with clear experience focused on M&A integration or large-scale transformation projects.

* Proven experience managing IT system integrations, data migrations, and infrastructure consolidations however, this role isn’t solely on IT migrations. You will experience in wider project management processes.

* Strong understanding of the M&A lifecycle, from due diligence through integration.

* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira).

* Strong financial and operational acumen.

Preferred:

* PMP or PRINCE2 certification.

* Experience in post-merger integration (PMI) or corporate transformation.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary

* Flexible/hybrid work environment

* Opportunity to shape high-impact strategic initiatives

* Professional development and career growth opportunities

If you tick all the boxes above and if this role ticks the boxes for you, apply now