11566HSJL
£75k – 85k per year
Project Manager – M&A
5 days onsite
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions to lead critical integration projects. You will play a key role in ensuring that newly acquired businesses are effectively integrated into our existing IT landscape, with minimal disruption to operations.
This is a highly stakeholder-focused role, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead end-to-end IT integration projects following mergers and acquisitions
2. Engage with senior stakeholders across business units to gather requirements and align expectations
3. Drive the integration of key systems (ERP, CRM, infrastructure, and operational platforms)
4. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers
5. Ensure seamless data migration, system compatibility, and process alignment
6. Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to deliver integration milestones
7. Provide regular status updates to leadership and escalate risks where appropriate
8. Support post-integration optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Skills & Experience
9. Proven experience as an IT Project Manager in M&A environments
10. Strong track record of delivering system integration projects within manufacturing or distribution sectors (preferred)
11. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
12. Experience integrating enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms
13. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, data migration, and system interoperability
14. Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
15. Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)
Working Arrangements
16. Full-time onsite role (5 days per week) near Minworth
17. Flexibility to travel to other UK sites as required
Project Manager – M&A
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
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