Mergers and Acquisitions Integration Project Manager

 The Opportunity

The Project Manager of Integration for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) will be accountable for managing the integration activities into our existing operations, working directly with the Business Integration Leader to ensure successful integrations. This role focuses on ensuring seamless transitions of systems and aligning and optimizing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of system and process integrations, along with M&A integration experience, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

 

What You’ll Do 

M&A Integration Project Management: 

• Plan and manage all integration activities, beginning from acquisition date through integration to post-integration activities in partnership with the Business Integration Leader. 
• Develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive integration plan, timelines, and strategies that align with corporate goals and enhance overall operational efficiency activities in partnership with the Business Integration Leader. 
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional integration systems and process teams including Finance & Accounting, Sales Operations, Business Operations, IT, and HR.  
• Monitor and manage integration and process milestones and budgets.  
• Lead team meetings to promote communication and accountability amongst the teams. Address challenges and roadblocks that arise during integration with collaboration to ensure resolution. 

Due Diligence Support: 

• Collaborate with the due diligence team to understand all commitments for integration.  
• Identify integration risks, synergies, and challenges early in the process and incorporate findings into integration planning. 

Stakeholder Communication & Alignment: 

• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Act as the main point of contact, alongside the Business Integration Leader, between senior leadership, stakeholders, and integration teams to ensure alignment of expectations and goals. 
• Partner with business leadership to provide regular updates on integration progress, challenges, risks, mitigation steps and outcomes, and success metrics to key stakeholders. 
• Communicate effectively to manage expectations and resolve issues during the integration process. 

Business Process and System Integration: 

• Coordinate the integration of core business systems (D365, CRM, CPM, UKG, Planview, etc.) to ensure consistency and efficiency across the combined entity. 
• Work with various departments to harmonize processes, workflows, and governance standards across the organization. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies. 
• Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of integration processes, advocating for adjustments as needed.  

Change Management: 

• Collaborate with the Change Management Leader to develop change management strategies to facilitate alignment and minimize disruptions. 

Post-Merger Review and Continuous Improvement: 

• Conduct post-integration evaluations to assess success against goals and identify areas for improvement in future M&A activities. 
• Continuously refine integration processes and best practices to enhance efficiency for future deals. 

 

What We Expect from You 

• Strong project management skills, including demonstrated success with systems and processes integration.  
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution abilities, focusing on root cause analysis. 
• Excellent communication and people skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong proficiency in data management, reporting, and developing dashboards to support project decision-making. 
• Experience collaborating on system integrations (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS), ensuring data integrity, and optimizing performance. 
• Attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet tight deadlines while handling multiple tasks. 
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities, with the capacity to influence without direct authority. 

  

 Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience managing projects, with at least 3 years focused on M&A integration or related activities.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, operations, or a related field is required. 
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams