- Plan, coordinate, and execute merger and acquisition integration projects and large-scale transformation initiatives
- Serve as liaison between executive leadership, cross-functional teams, acquired entities, and external partners
- Define project objectives, integration roadmaps, timelines, success measures, and governance structures
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, objectives, dependencies, and business alignment
- Lead M&A integration initiatives and coordinate cross-functional workstreams
- Oversee transformation projects involving processes, systems, teams, and operational objectives
- Manage internal resources, third-party vendors, and project stakeholders
- Develop project plans, monitor progress, and ensure milestones are achieved within timelines and budgets
- Manage project changes, scope adjustments, and implementation activities
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address issues
- Develop communication plans and provide leadership updates on status, risks, decisions, and outcomes
- Use project management tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks to measure progress and success
- Maintain project documentation, integration plans, decision logs, and governance records
- Partner with business leaders, operational teams, technology teams, Finance, HR, and external stakeholders
- Evaluate processes and implement scalable operational improvements
- Demonstrate project leadership and strengthen project management and organizational change capabilities
- Champion IOA values of integrity, leadership, accountability, and professionalism
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field required; MBA preferred
- 8-10+ years of project management and P&C insurance experience
- Experience leading M&A integrations, organizational transformations, or large-scale enterprise initiatives preferred
- PMP certification preferred
- Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams
- Experience creating executive-level reports, presentations, and project documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Demonstrated success leading complex projects from planning through execution and delivery
- Strong communication, prioritization, and time management skills
- Proven leadership capability with a track record of driving results and managing competing priorities
- Candidates in Eastern Time Zones
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing merger and acquisition integrations and large-scale transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop strategic project plans, and deliver results within established timelines and budgets.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Project Management
- M&A Integration Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- PMP Certification
- Organizational Transformation
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Project Planning
- Risk Management
- Process Evaluation
- Integration Roadmaps
- Metrics and Reporting
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation Management
- Operational Improvements
- Change Management
Soft Skills
- Communication Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Prioritization
- Time Management
- Leadership Capability
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry Keywords
- M&A
- P&C Insurance
- Transformation Initiatives
- Cross-Functional Teams
- Executive Reporting
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook