IT Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions
Job Description
IT Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions
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£70,000 - £80,000 PA
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We're representing a high-growth organisation actively acquiring multiple businesses annually and building a dedicated M&A IT team to support that expansion. This is a critical, long-term hire and they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a central role in leading the successful delivery of complex IT integration projects.
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You'll join a strategically independent team focused solely on M&A integration, reporting into the IT Service Delivery Manager. With up to 10 acquisitions planned each year for the next four years, this is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your leadership and delivery skills will directly shape enterprise-wide change and you'll gain a significant amount of very valuable experience.
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Key Responsibilities
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* Lead the full project lifecycle for M&A-related IT initiatives
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* Build and manage detailed project plans, budgets and timelines
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* Drive project governance; steering committees, risk reviews, stakeholder updates
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* Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, HR, Finance, Ops) and third-party vendors
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* Support due diligence by gathering and assessing target IT data
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* Oversee cutover planning, hypercare and post-merger benefit tracking
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* Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies
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* Ensure regulatory compliance, internal controls and audit readiness
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* Monitor and report on KPIs, SLAs and deliverables
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* Deliver regular updates and dashboards to senior stakeholders
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Required Experience & Skills
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* Strong IT project management experience, with experience in M&A environments
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* Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP)
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* Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
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* Experience working across enterprise IT environments and with third-party suppliers
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* Familiarity with ITSM tools and infrastructure/cloud landscapes
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* PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certified or similar
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* Experience in regulated or high-compliance sectors will be highly beneficial
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London based (4 days per week onsite initially, dropping to 3 once passed probation)