Project Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Rutland, Vermont)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Experience Level: Mid–Senior
Industry: Technology / Consulting / Corporate Operations (customize as needed)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, strategic, and execution‑focused Project Manager with strong Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience to lead cross‑functional initiatives related to integration, divestitures, operational alignment, and post‑merger optimization. This role requires a blend of project leadership, business acumen, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex organizational change.
The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience managing M&A lifecycle activities — from due diligence through integration — and thrives in a fast‑paced, hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end project management for M&A initiatives, including due diligence, integration planning, execution, and post‑close stabilization.
- Partner with executive leadership, finance, HR, IT, operations, and legal teams to ensure seamless alignment across all workstreams.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk registers, communication plans, and status reports.
- Facilitate cross‑functional meetings, drive accountability, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Identify integration risks, dependencies, and operational gaps; propose mitigation strategies.
- Support financial modeling, synergy tracking, and performance measurement during integration.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate governance requirements throughout the M&A process.
- Drive change‑management activities, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain documentation, process frameworks, and best practices for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2+ years directly supporting M&A initiatives.
- Strong understanding of M&A lifecycle: due diligence, integration, carve‑outs, synergy realization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross‑functional teams.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive‑level reporting skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana).
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to work onsite in Rutland, VT 2–3 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PgMP, or similar certification.
- Experience in technology, consulting, manufacturing, or corporate transformation environments.
- Background in financial analysis or operational integration.
- Experience working with private equity or high‑growth organizations.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Hybrid work flexibility with a collaborative onsite culture.
- Opportunity to lead high‑impact strategic initiatives.
- A supportive environment that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
