Senior Project Manager, IMO

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(K) and Roth options

Flexible work hours

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Integration Management Office. This role involves leading M&A integration programs within the GBS Financial business line, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery. Candidates should have extensive project management experience, particularly in financial consulting, and excellent leadership abilities.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, a supportive work environment that values inclusion and diversity, and significant opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management, especially in M&A integration.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A due diligence and integration processes.
• Develop comprehensive program plans including scope and timelines.
• Monitor program progress and adjust as necessary.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Planview ProjectPlace

Job description

Overview

The Integration Management Office (IMO) Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex M&A integration programs within the organization, specifically for the GBS Financial business line and practices. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of processes, systems, and cultures, and delivering programs on time and within budget. The Senior Program Manager will work closely with stakeholders and leaders to align integration activities with business objectives and strategic goals.

How you'll make an impact

Program Leadership

• Lead the M&A due diligence and integration processes from the signing of the offer (term sheet/LOI), ensuring a structured and strategic approach to discovery, planning and execution.
• Develop and implement a detailed integration roadmap that begins at the term sheet stage, aligning with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor program progress and adjust as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Ensure sustained engagement and alignment of cross‑functional teams throughout the entire M&A lifecycle, from initial offer to full integration and beyond.
• Oversee post‑integration management and leadership activities, ensuring that integration efforts achieve long‑term business objectives and cultural alignment.
• Lead and manage multiple integration programs simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with senior leadership, business and operations leads, external advisors and merger partners to define integration objectives and deliverables.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment, drive decision‑making, and resolve conflicts.
• Provide regular updates to program and IMO stakeholders on program status, risks, issues, and changes.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on program outcomes.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct risk and issue escalations as required.

Process Improvement

• Analyze existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Implement best practices and standardized methodologies to enhance due diligence and integration efficiencies and effectiveness.

Change Management

• Develop and execute change management plans to support successful integration and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Provide support for new merger partners to facilitate smooth transitions.

Performance Measurement

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure integration success and track progress.
• Conduct integration evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

About You

Qualifications:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in project management, with a focus on M&A integration.
• Background or experience managing projects in the financial consulting space – i.e., wealth management, retirement plan consulting, executive benefits, investment consulting (defined benefits, defined contribution), life and annuity brokerage and underwriting, etc.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools; Planview ProjectPlace experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Industry knowledge
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Work Environment

• This position may require occasional travel to various company locations.
• This role may involve working outside of regular business hours to meet deadlines.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

Inclusion and Diversity

We value inclusion and diversity.

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.