M&A Program Manager

PCG | Project Consulting Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PCG (Project Consulting Group) is seeking an experienced M&A Program Manager to lead large, complex integration or divestiture programs. You will act as the hub of integration execution, owning governance, planning, risk, and stakeholder alignment to achieve synergy targets.

You will work with cross-functional teams, executive steering committees, and workstreams, leveraging PCG’s TMO frameworks to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and a smooth transition to BAU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8–15+ years of experience leading large-scale integration or transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in M&A post-merger integration and/or divestiture execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with program management tools and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PMI or divestiture programs, from planning to BAU transition.
• Define program vision, scope, timeline, milestones.
• Establish the Transition Management Office as the central coordination hub.
• Design governance frameworks, decision rights, and escalation paths.
• Oversee TSAs planning and TSA exit strategies.
• Drive synergy capture, cost tracking, and benefit realization.
• Provide status updates and executive-level reporting.
• Coordinate with sponsors, steering committees, and workstreams.
• Facilitate alignment, change management, and cultural integration.
• Ensure smooth transition to BAU with knowledge transfer and training.

Skills

Post-merger integration

Divestiture execution

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

MBA (a plus)

Job description

PCG (Project Consulting Group) is a management consulting firm focused on delivering transformative change with low ego and high competence. We specialize in strategy and leadership alignment, planning & execution, innovation & optimization, and M&A integration. We partner with clients throughout the M&A lifecycle - from pre-announcement to post-merger integration and divestitures - delivering tangible value, governance, and results.

Position Summary

As an M&A Program Manager, you will lead and manage large, complex M&A integration (and possibly divestiture) programs. You will act as the “hub” of integration execution — owning governance, planning, coordination, risk, stakeholder alignment, and achieving synergy targets. You will work with cross-functional teams, executive steering committees, and functional workstreams to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of integration goals. You will draw on PCG’s M&A integration practice, leveraging our Transition Management Office (TMO) frameworks, governance structures, workstream planning capabilities, and TSA/divestiture execution expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end program for post-merger integration (PMI) or divestiture, including planning, execution, monitoring, and transition to business as usual (BAU)
• Define program vision, objectives, scope, timeline, and key milestones
• Establish and lead the Transition Management Office (TMO) as the central coordination hub across all integration workstreams
• Design and implement governance frameworks, decision rights, issue resolution mechanisms, and escalation paths
• Oversee the planning and execution of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and manage TSA exit strategies
• Drive synergy capture, integration cost tracking, one-time integration expenses, and benefit realization
• Partner with executive sponsors and steering committees; provide status updates, dashboards, and executive-level reporting
• Facilitate alignment across key stakeholders, managing change, communications, and cultural integration
• Ensure smooth transition to BAU, including knowledge transfer, training, and closure of integration program

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline (MBA a plus)
• 8-15+ years of relevant experience leading large-scale integration or transformation programs
• Deep expertise in M&A post-merger integration and/or divestiture execution
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and complex workstreams
• Capability to influence at senior/executive levels and manage stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and work in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with program management tools, dashboards, and reporting

Desired Attributes / Soft Skills

• High character, integrity, and humility — aligned with PCG’s “Low Ego, High Competence” philosophy
• Pragmatic, results-oriented, and hands-on mindset
• Strong leadership presence and ability to motivate and bring people together
• Strategic thinker who can see both big picture and detailed execution
• Resilient under pressure; good in ambiguity