Senior Project Manager - Post-merger integration

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a crucial interim role in post-merger integration. This position offers the chance to drive operational efficiencies and establish foundational processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment. You will collaborate with senior leadership and various teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a proven track record in managing complex integrations, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact during a period of rapid expansion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in PMI and M&A project management.
• Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate PMI project management activities across functions.
• Establish and improve foundational project management processes.

Skills

Post-Merger Integration (PMI)

M&A Project Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Operational Efficiency

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Post-Merger Integration (PMI) - Interim (6 months)
Location: Hybrid - London - 2-3 days per week
Industry: Private Equity-backed financial services

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support post-merger integration (PMI) activities for a high-growth, private equity-backed business. This interim role (initially 6 months) will focus on establishing foundational processes, coordinating existing PMI initiatives, and driving operational efficiencies during a period of rapid expansion.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with a high-performing culture. Long-term, the business aims to establish a permanent PMI capability to lead ongoing integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate PMI project management activities across various business functions, ensuring seamless integration of acquired businesses.

2. Establish and improve foundational project management processes, laying the groundwork for long-term success.

3. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and commercial teams, to drive integration efforts without needing to be a subject matter expert in the commercial aspects.

4. Work closely with senior leadership, including the Finance Director and internal change management teams, to execute strategic integration plans.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Extensive experience in post-merger integration (PMI) and M&A project management, with an understanding of the integration of acquired businesses.

2. Proven ability to manage complex business integrations in a high-growth, PE-backed environment.

3. Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset - able to operate with a high degree of trust and autonomy.

4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate integration efforts across multiple teams while driving efficiency and operational effectiveness.

If you're a seasoned Project Manager with experience in Change in buy and build environments, I'd love to hear from you.