M&A Integration Project Manager

Talensa; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing professional services firm in London is seeking an M&A Integration Project Manager for an interim contract. This role involves leading end-to-end integration projects, defining operating models, and ensuring seamless transitions post-acquisition. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in M&A integration and change management, exceptional stakeholder communication skills, and an ability to deliver projects efficiently. This position offers exposure to senior leadership and plays a critical role in driving value creation during a period of ambitious expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A integration project management or change management.
• Strong background in business project change management.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end M&A integration projects ensuring smooth embedding.
• Define and deliver operating models across functions.
• Drive change management initiatives to support transitions.

Skills

M&A integration project management

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Business transformation

Job description

M&AịtaIntegration Project Manager (Interim – Contract) – London, UK.
Flexible, some site visit travel included.
Sector: Professional Services, Corporate Development.
Contractor Day rate.

A fast‑growing, acquisitive professional services firm with ambitious plans to expand_header_[scale, capability, and reach via a buy‑and‑build strategy, bringing together complementary businesses to create a stronger, cohesive and more innovative organisation.

To support growth, we are seeking an M&A Integration Project Manager who will take ownership of post‑deal integration projects and lead the enterprise steps transition to newly aligned operating models. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future and play a critical role in ensuring acquisitions deliver their full potential.

The Role:
As M&A Integration Project & Change Manager, you will work within the corporate development team and be a driving force behind successful business integrations, ensuring smooth transitions across all function roadmaps. You will lead execution to new operating models, manage cross‑functional change and partner withβδο senior leaders to deliver measurable value. This role is central to the growth journey ensuring that acquired businesses are aligned, people are supported, and clients experience continuity of service throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end M&A integration projects, ensuring acquired businesses are embedded smoothly into the group.
• Define, document, and deliver the AS‑IS and TO‑BE operating models across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and Commercial functions.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify, prioritise, and deliver integration tasks and dependencies.
• Drive change management initiatives that support employees through transition and maintain strong client relationships ნაწ.
• Track, report, and mitigate risks to ensure operational continuity and value capture.
• Monitor integration KPIs and ensure synergies are realised and sustained.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in M&A integration project management, post‑deal business transformation, or change management within professional services, consulting, or acquisitive corporate environments.
• Strong background in business project change management, operating model change and transition management.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication and influencing skills, with experience working across multiple functions.
• Strong project and programme management capability, with an ability to deliver at pace in mid‑complex environments.
• Commercially astute, outcome‑focused, and highly collaborative.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage ambiguity with a pragmatic approach.
• Be at the heart of an ambitious buy‑and‑build strategy, shaping the future of a growing professional services firm.
• Work directly with senior leadership and play a critical role in value creation.
• Gain exposure to multiple functions and industries,бират broadening your professional expertise.

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