Project Manager - IMO - Remote

DivIHN Integration Inc

United States

Remote

USD 103,320 - 110,208

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading integration management firm is looking for a Project Manager – IMO to guide complex M&A processes. This fully remote role involves strategizing integration plans, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment of stakeholders. Candidates should have a proven M&A track record and strong project management skills. An MBA or relevant degree with experience in the transportation sector is essential. This contract position offers competitive pay ranging from $75.00/hr to $80.00/hr.

Qualifications

Proven track record in M&A, especially in post-merger integration.
Exceptional program management skills for complex workstreams.
Strong interpersonal skills to manage cultural conflicts.

Responsibilities

Directs the integration process post-acquisition.
Creates and executes a communication plan for stakeholders.
Identifies risks and tracks performance indicators.

Skills

M&A integration

Program management

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Education

MBA or equivalent

Undergrad with 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Pay Information

This range is provided by DivIHN Integration Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$75.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Job Title

Project Manager - IMO - Remote

Location

Remote

Duration

12 Months

Preferred Time Zone

Central or Eastern time zone

Job Description

As a part of the Integration Management Office (IMO), the Project Manager – IMO (“PM”) directs the complex process of merging two or more transport companies after a deal is closed. They also contribute to pre-acquisition processes of M&A life cycle, such as Due Diligence.

The manager leads a project team that is responsible for combining the business operations, infrastructure, and technology of the companies to realize the strategic and financial value of the acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

An M&A Integration Manager must orchestrate the entire process, from creating a detailed integration strategy to overseeing execution across all business units.

Pre-closing

Strategy and planning
Establish governance: Sets up the Integration Management Office (IMO) and defines the structure, processes, and reporting methods for tracking progress and managing dependencies across functional teams like Operations, IT, Finance, and HR.
Lead functional workstreams: Oversees and supports cross-functional teams, ensuring they have the tools and direction to integrate their respective areas effectively.
Manage communication: Creates and executes a comprehensive communication plan to keep all stakeholders—including employees, customers, vendors, and regulators—informed and aligned. This is especially crucial for day‑one readiness.
Identify and capture synergies: Works with finance and operational leads to track the realization of value from the deal, such as cost savings from consolidating routes, fleets, and technology systems.
Monitor risk and performance: Identifies and mitigates integration risks, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) against deal assumptions and reporting progress to executive leadership.
Knowledge transfer: Documents lessons learned from the integration process to build a repeatable and scalable M&A playbook for future acquisitions.

Specialized Requirements for the Transportation Industry

Fleet and route consolidation, Operational technology, e.g., transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and telematics technology, Compliance and regulation.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Experience: Proven track record in M&A, particularly with direct experience in post-merger integration. Experience in the transportation, logistics, or related industrial sector is highly beneficial.
Project management: Exceptional program management skills to oversee multiple complex workstreams and manage dependencies.
Leadership: The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from technical subject matter experts to C‑suite executives. Must be a polite yet decisive leader who is comfortable navigating ambiguity.
Emotional intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills to manage people‑intensive processes, cultural conflicts, and stress.
Strategic thinking: The capacity to keep the overall strategic vision in mind while managing granular details of the integration.
Financial acumen: An understanding of budgets, financial performance, and synergy tracking.
Problem‑solving: The ability to identify issues early, anticipate risks, and make timely decisions to resolve them.
Education & Certifications: MBA or equivalent or Undergrad with 5 years of relevant experience. Certification such a PMI‑PMP is a plus.