Project Manager - M&A - 11566HS

11566HS
£350 - 500 per day

Project Manager - M&A

Outside IR35 - 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

• Lead end to end IT integration projects following mergers and acquisitions
• Engage with senior stakeholders across business units to gather requirements and align expectations
• Drive the integration of key systems (ERP, CRM, infrastructure, and operational platforms)
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers
• Ensure seamless data migration, system compatibility, and process alignment
• Coordinate internal teams and third party vendors to deliver integration milestones
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and elevate risks where appropriate
• Support post integration optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager in M&A environments
• Strong track record of delivering system integration projects within manufacturing or distribution sectors (preferred)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience integrating enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, data migration, and system interoperability
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced environment
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)

Working Arrangements

• Full time onsite role (5 days per week) near Minworth
• Flexibility to travel to other UK sites as required

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