IMO Program Manager

5280 PMO; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

5280 PMO is a leading execution-focused firm that partners with organizations on complex M&A integrations, enterprise software rollouts, and PE-backed value creation initiatives. We seek experienced leaders who can turn strategy into measurable progress in high-stakes initiatives.

Senior roles embedded in client initiatives require ownership, strategic thinking, and disciplined execution. If you thrive in ambiguity and can drive outcomes with executives and delivery teams, we want to hear

Job description

5280 PMO is built for execution leaders who know how to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to high-stakes initiatives.

We work with organizations navigating complex M&A integrations, software implementations, private equity post-close execution, business transformation, and enterprise program delivery. Our clients do not call us when the work is simple. They call us when decisions matter, timelines are tight, and execution cannot fail.

If you are a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Portfolio Manager who thrives in complexity, leads with ownership, and knows how to turn strategy into measurable progress, you may belong here.

At 5280 PMO, project leadership is not about managing tasks from the sidelines. It is about stepping into complex environments, creating alignment, driving decisions, and helping executive teams move from intention to execution.

Our work often sits at the center of transformation. M&A integrations. Enterprise software rollouts. PE-backed value creation initiatives. Operational turnarounds. Cross-functional programs where the path forward is not always clear and the stakes are high.

That means our team must be able to think strategically, operate tactically, communicate clearly, and lead through ambiguity. We need people who are comfortable in the room with executives, credible with delivery teams, and accountable for outcomes.

We value clear thinking, decisive action, and disciplined execution. Every team member is expected to lead, contribute, and take ownership of outcomes that directly impact our clients’ success.

We also know that great execution requires the right environment. That means working alongside high-caliber professionals, being recognized for performance, and continuously growing through real-world challenges. Our culture balances intensity with support, creating a place where driven professionals can do their best work.

Operators,
Not Observers

We hire leaders who step into the work, build trust quickly, and create movement. Our clients need more than status updates. They need people who can organize complexity, surface risks, drive accountability, and keep critical initiatives moving.

Calm in Complexity

The best 5280 PMO leaders know how to bring clarity into messy environments. They can manage competing priorities, navigate executive expectations, and lead teams through uncertainty without losing focus on the outcome.

Accountable for Outcomes

We do not celebrate activity for the sake of activity. We value ownership, follow-through, decision discipline, and measurable progress. Our work is judged by whether the initiative moves forward and whether the client achieves the result they needed.

Our team supports complex initiatives where strong execution leadership makes the difference between progress and stall-out.

Strategic Program
& Project Execution

We help clients prioritize, structure, and deliver the initiatives that matter most. Our work spans governance, roadmap execution, executive reporting, risk management, and cross-functional accountability.

M&A Integration

We help organizations move through integration planning, Day 1 readiness, governance, workstream execution, stakeholder alignment, and post-close delivery.

Software Implementation

We lead enterprise system implementations that require cross-functional coordination, vendor management, change readiness, adoption planning, and disciplined execution.

Private Equity
Post-Close Execution

We support PE-backed companies as they move from deal thesis to operating reality. That includes value creation initiatives, operating model changes, integration work, transformation programs, and executive-level execution visibility.

5280 PMO is built for experienced execution leaders who know how to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex work.

You may be a strong fit if you are a Project Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Integration Leader, or Transformation Leader with experience leading high-stakes initiatives across M&A integration, software implementation, private equity post-close execution, enterprise transformation, or strategic program delivery.

Our best leaders are comfortable operating in ambiguity, working with executives, aligning cross-functional teams, managing vendors, surfacing risks, driving decisions, and keeping critical initiatives moving.

This may not be the right environment if you prefer low-pressure projects, need every decision clearly defined before moving forward, or are most comfortable managing tasks without influencing outcomes.

If you thrive in complex environments and take ownership of outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

Senior roles embedded in high-stakes client initiatives.

IMO Program Manager

M&A Integration and Separation Full-time Contract Contract-to-Hire Remote Up to 50% travel

The Mandate

Lead the Integration Management Office for clients navigating acquisitions, mergers, carve-outs, and divestitures. Own the lifecycle from pre-close planning through steady state, converting deal strategy into synergy realization and EBITDA protection.

What You Will Lead

• IMO operating model, governance, workstream charters, and reporting cadence
• 5 to 10+ concurrent functional workstreams with full interdependency accountability
• Integrated master schedule with critical path visibility
• Due diligence coordination and translation into Day 1 requirements
• Carve-outs, separations, and TSA management
• Day 1 war room execution and the 100-day plan
• Tiered governance through SteerCo and board reporting
• Live RAID management with quantified business impact
• Synergy tracking and EBITDA bridge updates with the CFO and sponsor

You Bring

• 10+ years of M&A integration, separation, or merger program management
• Proven IMO lead or senior Integration Program Manager track record across multiple transactions
• Hands-on Day 1, 100-day planning, and SteerCo or board governance experience
• Financial acumen across synergy models, value creation plans, and EBITDA bridges
• Working knowledge of IT, HR, and regulatory and HSR sequencing
• Executive presence and the ability to drive accountability without direct authority
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree; PMP, PgMP, or equivalent
• Carve-out and TSA management experience
• Direct work with PE deal teams and operating partners
• Big 4 or top-tier integration consulting background

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