Project Manager - M&A Programme

IT Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

London - Hybrid Working (4 days office-based)

Initial 6-month contract

Up to £650 pd (outside IR35)

We are supporting a rapidly growing organisation with an active acquisition strategy who are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their dedicated M&A team.

Working alongside the Programme Manager and Business Analyst, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering integration activity across multiple acquisitions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end delivery of M&A integration projects across business and IT workstreams

Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, RAID logs, status reports and governance documentation

Coordinate integration activity across systems, data, infrastructure, security, operations, HR and Finance teams

Manage risks, issues, dependencies and project budgets, ensuring timely escalation where required

Support integration readiness, cutover planning, business transition and post-integration activities

Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops and governance forums

Coordinate third-party suppliers and ensure deliverables are aligned to project plans

Provide regular reporting and updates to programme leadership and key stakeholders

Requirements

Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex business or IT change programmes

Experience supporting M&A, integration, transformation or organisational change initiatives

Strong project planning, governance, RAID management and reporting experience

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers and concurrent workstreams

Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills

Experience working with Business Analysts, technical teams and senior leadership

Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, PMP or similar delivery methodologies

Desirable:

Experience supporting post-acquisition integration projects.

Knowledge of data migration, system consolidation and operational transition activities.

Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Project, SharePoint, Teams, DevOps, ServiceNow or similar delivery tools.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing M&A function and play a key role in the successful integration of acquired businesses within a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment.