Project Manager (M&A)

GerrardWhite; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Contract Project Manager for a 6-month project in Manchester. The role involves leading M&A integration and business relocation efforts, ensuring stakeholder alignment and compliance. Candidates should have experience in business change management and strong operational transformation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within M&A/integration/business relocation programmes.
• Strong background in business change and operational transformation.
• Experience in claims operations, insurance, or financial services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for operations ensuring alignment with M&A objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, risks, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage business change activities including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Business Change Management

Job description

Overview

Contract Project Manager (M&A Business Change Transformation) – Outside IR35 – Duration: 6 Months.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering the relocation of operations as part of a broader M&A integration programme. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Operations, Technology, HR, and Compliance, you will ensure business continuity while driving efficiencies and embedding change effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for operations ensuring alignment with M&A objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, risks, budgets, and timelines.
• Act as the bridge between operational teams and leadership, ensuring smooth transition with minimal disruption to service.
• Manage business change activities including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training.
• Ensure regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements are fully met throughout the transition.
• Provide clear reporting and governance updates to executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within M&A / integration / business relocation programmes.
• Strong background in business change and operational transformation.
• Experience in claims operations, insurance, or financial services is essential
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in complex, regulated environments with competing priorities.

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