Post Merger Integration Project Manager - Contract

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Post Merger Integration Project Manager to oversee the integration process for their global consumer products client. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in project management or corporate strategy.
• Experience in integrations is beneficial but not strictly necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire integration process and manage workstream check-ins.
• Set major milestones and manage the integration calendar.
• Foster a collaborative environment and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Influencing

Priority management

Job description

Job Description

Post Merger Integration Project Manager – Contract

The Post-merger Project Manager will play a critical role in managing and leading the integration process for Our Global Consumer Products Client. This role requires a detailed, process-driven thinker with strong people management skills, who is adept at managing multiple stakeholders and priorities across large organisations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee the entire integration process, running weekly workstream check-ins, supporting workstream leaders, and ensuring that all activities are aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
2. Set major milestones, identify workstream interdependencies, manage the integration calendar, and ensure processes are tracked accurately on the integration tool.
3. Contribute to individual workstream planning and content on an ad-hoc basis.
4. Foster a collaborative environment and ensure effective communication across all levels.
5. Engage and mobilise a wide range of colleagues across the integration.
6. Act as a role model for the integration.
7. Prepare and run cross-workstream summits and all-hands meetings.
8. Maintain a relentless focus on driving value through the integration process, tracking execution of initiatives, and tracking value creation performance against the plan and targets.

Skills & Knowledge

• Multiple years of experience, preferably in project management or corporate strategy, with a proven track record of successfully delivering transformation, reorganisation, or turnaround projects. Experience in integrations is beneficial but not strictly necessary.
• Integration planning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking to assess and constructively challenge
• Influencing and relationship-building abilities
• Decisiveness in resolving business problems
• Priority management domain expertise
• Strong understanding of organisational change management methodologies