Job Description
Transformation Project Manager – Digital & Post-Merger IntegrationExclusive Client | West Yorkshire / Cheshire | Hybrid Head Office: Elland, West Yorkshire Travel Required: Regular travel to Knutsford site and home working Contract Options:
* Permanent – Salary up to £90,000 basic doe + benefits
* Interim – Up to £600 per day (6 month contract)
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transformation Project Manager to join a fast-growing, private-equity backed organisation operating across the UK built environment sector. This is a high-impact strategic role focused on delivering business transformation initiatives and leading post-merger integration (PMI) programmes following acquisitions. You will play a key role in shaping how newly acquired businesses are integrated into the wider group while also delivering major digital and operational transformation projects that improve efficiency, systems, and ways of working across the organisation. Working closely with executive leadership, this position offers significant visibility and the chance to influence how the business scales during a period of rapid growth.Key ResponsibilitiesTransformation & Programme Delivery
* Lead complex transformation initiatives across multiple business functions
* Deliver structured programmes covering systems, processes, and organisational change
* Manage multi-stream project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies
* Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business strategy
Post-Merger Integration
* Lead integration programmes following acquisitions
* Develop integration roadmaps across operations, finance, HR, IT and commercial functions
* Track synergy targets, integration milestones and business outcomes
* Identify and mitigate operational or cultural risks during integration
* Facilitate steering committees and executive reporting
Digital Transformation
* Lead modernisation projects including ERP, CRM, workflow systems and automation
* Support system consolidation across legacy and acquired businesses
* Work closely with IT and senior stakeholders to prioritise digital initiatives
* Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners
PMO & Governance
* Establish robust programme governance and reporting structures
* Introduce consistent project frameworks, tools and documentation
* Develop executive dashboards tracking KPIs, benefits and risks
* Promote best practice project delivery across the organisation
Stakeholder & Change Management
* Build strong relationships with senior leadership and functional teams
* Lead workshops, decision forums and alignment sessions
* Deliver clear communication on progress, risks and transformation impact
* Support change adoption and embed new processes and systems
What We’re Looking ForEssential Experience
* 5–10+ years experience in transformation, programme management or integration
* Proven delivery of large-scale change or digital transformation programmes
* Strong stakeholder management skills across senior leadership
* Experience managing complex, cross-functional techical projects
* Excellent communication and structured problem-solving abilities
Desirable Experience
* Experience leading post-merger integration programmes
* Background in private equity backed or acquisition-driven businesses
* Consulting background (strategy, transformation, operations)
* Exposure to ERP / CRM implementations (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics)
* Project certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or Prosci
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
* Successful integration of newly acquired businesses
* Delivery of key digital transformation initiatives
* Achievement of synergy targets and operational efficiencies
* Strong adoption of new systems and processes across the organisation
* Positive feedback from senior stakeholders and business teams
Why This Role?
* High visibility with senior leadership and investors
* Direct impact on the organisation’s growth and acquisition strategy
* Opportunity to shape integration frameworks and transformation programmes
* A pivotal role during an exciting period of expansion
Location: Hybrid working with time split between Elland (West Yorkshire) and Knutsford (Cheshire). If this looks like your next career, then do NOT delay as I have an immediate start available! Get in touch with your up-to-date CV and cover letter Send to or call me for more information on