Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration Project Manager - Remote

Overview

We are looking for an M&A Integration Project Manager to lead the seamless integration of acquired companies into our organization. You will play an important part in shaping our future by ensuring a smooth transition and delivering maximum value. You will bring expertise in project management and deep experience navigating the complexities of M&A transactions. You will report into the Head of North America M&A Integration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the acquiring department and M&A Integration team to transform comprehensive templates into tailored, investment-specific project plans with clear critical paths and timelines that accelerate integration success.
• Lead integration efforts to ensure seamless understanding of goals, delivering high-quality results within or ahead of deadlines.
• Lead "week one" communications and collaboration and implement an hour-by-hour communications strategy with all partners.
• Identify and escalate roadblocks, mobilizing partners for swift resolution to maintain momentum.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and progress, ensuring continuous improvement that prioritizes acquired business advocacy.
• Be a bridge between the M&A Integration team and the acquired business to ensure seamless collaboration
• Strengthen internal networks to mobilize support M&A integration activities.
• Uphold regulatory obligations, ensuring implementation of company policies
• Design governance frameworks that control the integration and mitigate risk.
• Prepare executive-level updates, providing clear insights to guide informed decision-making.
• Champion creation and management of critical artifacts, ensuring verification for Global Internal Audit.
• Lead retrospectives to identify opportunities for enhancing M&A Integration practices

• Advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 5+ years of experience in project management, including 2–3 years leading M&A integrations with measurable success.
• Experience leading complex projects
• Understanding of operations and their interdependencies during M&A activities.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar) to improve workflows and enhance collaboration.
• Ability to travel to support integration activities and engage partners

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
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