Project Manager, Strategy & M&A

DANX Carousel; Ishøj Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and health insurance

Lunch arrangement

Travel subsidies

Job summary

DANX Carousel is seeking a Project Manager, Strategy & M&A to drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional integrations from scoping through delivery. You will own the plan, governance and stakeholder management, reporting to the Head of Strategy and M&A, with travel across Europe and based at our Ishøj HQ.

Essential qualifications include a Master’s degree and 2–4 years' experience in post-merger integrations, plus strong English communication and project tooling skills (MS Project,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering Management or similar.
• 2-4 years of experience running projects, including post-merger integrations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in English.
• Hands-on experience with project tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-merger integration projects end to end, from pre-close planning to hand-over to business as usual.
• Coordinate workstream leads across functions and keep integration activities aligned and on schedule.
• Track synergy realisation and ensure deal value is delivered.
• Report progress and risks to steering committees and executive management.
• Drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the group.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and unblock issues as needed.
• Develop and improve project and integration playbooks.

Skills

Advanced PM

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

MS Project/Smartsheet/Jira

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Master's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering Management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

DANX Carousel is looking for a Project Manager, Strategy & M&A to join our team.

About the Role:

Strategy and M&A is a team within the Group Finance organisation, responsible for the group's strategic agenda, acquisitions and post-merger integrations. We are looking for a Project Manager to run strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects and integrations from scoping through to delivery, owning the plan, governance and stakeholder management. On integrations, you will own planning and execution across functions and make sure the value identified in a deal is actually delivered.

You will report to the Head of Strategy and M&A, work closely with colleagues across Group Finance and the wider group, and be based at our headquarters in Ishøj. Expect some travel in Europe, as integration work means spending time with the teams and sites involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead post-merger integration projects end to end - from pre-close planning through to hand-over to business as usual - owning the plan, governance and milestones.
• Coordinate workstream leads across functions and keep integration activities aligned and on schedule.
• Track synergy realisation and ensure deal value is delivered.
• Report progress and risks to steering committees and executive management, keeping decision-makers ahead of the issues.
• Drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, from operational improvement to group-wide transformation.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the group, unblocking issues and escalating when decisions are needed.
• Develop and improve our project and integration playbooks to embed best practice across the group.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering Management or similar.
• 2-4 years of experience running projects, including hands-on involvement in post-merger integrations - ideally from management consulting, a corporate PMO or a transformation office.
• Analytical and structured, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English.
• Strong project management skills, with hands-on experience of project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or similar), Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired:

• A project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Prosci.
• Familiarity with the logistics industry.
• Experience in a fast-paced changing environment (private equity or similar).

You'll Thrive If You Are

• Result-oriented and proactive, taking ownership of your deliverables.
• Comfortable in a flat, fast-paced organisation where priorities move quickly.
• A strong communicator who can hold senior stakeholders to a plan.
• Curious and willing to learn new things.
• Collaborative and approachable, at ease working across functions and sites.

Why Join Us?

• Salary based on qualifications.
• Pension and health insurance.
• Lunch arrangement.
• Grants/subsidy for sports.
• Clever-charging at HQ.
• E-learning and development opportunities.Flexibility and hybrid working possibilities.
• Social arrangements.

Our Values

• Caring: At DANX Carousel, we genuinely care about our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.
• Ownership: We believe in taking ownership and accountability for our actions and results. We empower our team members to make impactful decisions and drive meaningful change.
• Learning: Continuous learning and personal growth are at the core of our company culture. We encourage curiosity, embrace new challenges, and provide ample opportunities for professional development.

DANX Carousel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Start date

Start as soon as possible.

Position type

Finance

Workplace

Ishøj

Homepage

danxcarousel.com/