M&A Integration Project Manager Interim – *Talensa Filled*

Talensa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London is seeking an Interim M&A Integration Project Manager to lead post-deal integrations and ensure smooth transitions across various functions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in M&A project management, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a background in business transformation. This role is pivotal to driving value creation through effective integration and change management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end M&A integration projects.
• Define AS-IS and TO-BE operating models.
• Monitor integration KPIs and sustain synergies.
• Drive change initiatives supporting employees and clients.
• Monitor KPIs, risks, and realized synergies.

Skills

M&A integration project management

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Business transformation

Risk tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM certification

Job description

# **M&A Integration Project Manager Interim****Location:** London**Salary:** Competitive Day Rate**Contract Type:** Contract## **M&A Integration Project Manager (Interim – Contract)**Location: London, UK flexible, some site visit travel includedSector: Professional Services, Corporate DevelopmentContractor Day rateA fast-growing, acquisitive professional services firm with ambitious plans to expand 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 execute to new operating models, manage cross-functional change and partner with 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.• 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, broadening your professional expertise.#### **Apply for**## ***M&A Integration Project Manager Interim***