Senior Acquisition Integration Project/Project Manager

Insight Global; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and transportation firm is seeking a Sr Project/Program Manager to facilitate seamless integration during a significant acquisition. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of project management experience, particularly in M&A environments, and will be responsible for strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and risk management. This position offers flexibility with remote work options and requires occasional travel to locations in Chicago or Cincinnati.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a Sr Project/Program Management role.
• Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions integrations.
• Experience presenting to C-Suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integration plans for acquired companies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for alignment.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee due diligence efforts during integration.
• Track progress and measure success against KPIs.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Mergers and Acquisitions

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Description

A client in the Logistics and Transportation industry is looking for a Sr Project/Program Manager focused on Acquisition Integration to join their team. The client is about to go through a large acquisition and needs all hands on deck to help with a seamless integration. Ideally this individual will sit in Chicago or Cincinnati, will accept remote candidates. If local to Chicago or Cincinnati onsite will be as needed to go to various locations, 25% travel or less.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Integration: Develop and manage integration plans to align acquired companies with organizational goals and strategies. Define key milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure smooth transitions during M&A activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with leadership, legal, finance, HR, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals and expectations. Act as the central point of contact to manage communication between teams involved in the acquisition process.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges during M&A projects. Monitor compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee due diligence efforts, ensuring thorough analysis of the target company's operations, finances, and culture. Manage the integration of processes, systems, and teams between the acquiring and acquired entities.
• Reporting and Metrics: Track progress of M&A programs and provide regular updates to stakeholders through detailed reporting and dashboards. Measure success against predefined integration KPIs and adjust strategies as needed.

Qualifications:

• 7- 10 years in a Sr Project/Program Management role
• 7-10 years’ experience working with Mergers and Acquisitions Integrations
• Experience working with cross functional teams
• Experience working and presenting to C-Suite Logistics and Transportation
• PMP Certification

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.