Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Project Manager

Fletchers Solicitors; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic M&A Project Manager to lead strategic acquisitions and integrations. In this pivotal role, you will manage the entire acquisition lifecycle, from due diligence to post-completion integration, ensuring each acquisition enhances business growth. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, working with a multidisciplinary team to navigate complex transactions. The firm offers a hybrid working model, promoting a positive work-life balance while providing opportunities for professional development. Join this forward-thinking organization and help shape its future through impactful project management.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Funded company social events

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in M&A project management with successful integrations.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of M&A projects, ensuring successful integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and scope.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamworking Skills

Education

Project Management Qualification (PRINCEII, AgilePM, PMP)

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

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Role: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Project Manager

Location: Hybrid/Fletchers offices (travel to other locations will be required). We are predominantly based in the North West of England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton & Southport, as well as a team in Cambridge. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Project Manager - Fletcher Group

Are you a dynamic and results-driven project manager with a passion for business growth? Fletcher Group is looking for an experienced M&A Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering our strategic acquisitions and integrations.

In this key role, you'll lead the entire acquisition lifecycle—from due diligence and pre-sign planning to seamless post-completion integration. Working as part of a multidisciplinary M&A team, you'll navigate complex transactions with precision, ensuring each acquisition strengthens our business.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at managing multiple workstreams, and have a keen eye for business detail, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of Fletcher Group.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

In return Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of M&A projects including due diligence, pre-sign activities, pre-completion activities, integration steps and post-integration deliverables.
• Assess and apply the most appropriate project management / delivery practices to enable the strongest outcomes.
• Work with Project Sponsors, HR, Finance Business Analysts and key business stakeholders to define a project's objectives, scope and desired outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the M&A leadership team to define and lead the acquisition communication and change plans.
• Work closely with Legal and HR leaders to deliver the people and engagement activities throughout the lifecycle of the integration.
• Lead the planning, scheduling and maintenance of project milestones, timelines and key activities.
• Manage resource planning and allocation against key projects.
• Proactively identify, articulate and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare for and chair Project Steering Committees driving data-driven decisions.
• Manage project administration in line with established PMO standards, including preparing and presenting project documentation and reporting to feed appropriate governance forums.
• Track project spend against agreed capex and opex budgets.
• Engage with target business to define collaborative plans and ways of working treating all information in the strictest of confidence.
• Manage client relationships with third party vendors where required on a project.
• Ensure appropriate stakeholder assessments, communications and change management plans are in place and executed.
• Provide guidance & advice to other project managers in the teams, both on an ad hoc basis and during meetings.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of working on M&A projects from definition through to successful integration (at least 5 completed projects).
• Significant business experience in a project manager or delivery manager role.
• Recognised qualification, or a desire to be formally qualified in, project management (for example, PRINCEII, AgilePM, PMP etc.).
• Demonstrable experience of delivering complex projects across both Agile and Waterfall and/or hybrid techniques.
• Strong analytical skill set, able to assess and interpret complex data.
• Proven use of change management techniques.
• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive.
• Comfortable and able to present to senior stakeholders and able to drive decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assimilate complex information and research to drive strategic business planning.
• Teamworking skills.
• Diplomacy.
• Strong stakeholder management & engagement expertise.
• Ability to motivate people.
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other project management and delivery tools.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We're committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive.