Project Manager

Role Summary

The Project Manager leads complex M&A integration, separation/divestiture, and strategic cross‑functional initiatives across the enterprise. The role is responsible for end‑to‑end planning, execution oversight, governance, and stakeholder management across multi‑workstream programs. 
You will partner closely with IMO/SMO leaders, functional heads (Technology, HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Operations), and senior executives to ensure delivery excellence, risk mitigation, and alignment throughout the transaction lifecycle. The Senior PM drives structured execution from Day 0 planning through Day 1 readiness, TSA management, disentanglement, and value realization..

Key Responsibilities

·         Lead planning and delivery across multiple M&A workstreams, ensuring alignment to IMO/SMO program objectives and governance requirements.

·         Drive development of Day 0, Day 1, TSA, cutover, and separation readiness plans; coordinate cross‑functional deliverables and interdependencies.

·         Maintain end‑to‑end program timelines, RAID logs, functional milestones, KPIs, and synergy or cost‑avoidance tracking.

·         Facilitate governance forums such as Steering Committees, Executive Reviews, PMO reviews, and readiness checkpoints.

·         Conduct risk assessments and scenario analysis; propose mitigation plans and ensure timely issue resolution.

·         Support creation of program artifacts including integration roadmaps, TSA trackers, risk heatmaps, implementation guides, and status dashboards.

·         Own end‑to‑end delivery for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, governance, and delivery frameworks.

·         Develop integrated project plans, manage schedules, budgets, resource allocations, timelines, and change controls.

·         Lead cross‑functional meetings, alignment sessions, decision‑making forums, and executive readouts.

·         Provide senior‑level reporting and communication, including executive summaries, steering committee decks, risks/escalations, and progress updates.

·         Ensure data accuracy across dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.).

·         Collaborate with business, technology, operations, and PMO teams to maintain strong project governance and compliance.

·         Manage senior stakeholders across multiple divisions; facilitate structured communication and expectation setting.

·         Act as a primary contact for cross‑functional leads, ensuring seamless coordination during high‑complexity transitions.

·         Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including acquired/divested entity leaders.

·         Guide and mentor Coordinators or Associate PMs on PMO processes and best practices.

·         Identify opportunities to streamline project governance, reporting routines, delivery processes, and automation.

·         Contribute to PMO maturity by standardizing frameworks, templates, workflows, and tooling enhancements

Required Skills & Experience

·         8–12 years of preferably supporting M&A integration, separation, or large transformation programs.

·         Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

·         Experience operating in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments with competing priorities.

·         Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards, reporting formats, and strong data interpretation capability.

·         Hands‑on experience with JIRA, Smartsheet, Confluence, MS Project, or enterprise PPM systems.

·         Strong analytical thinking, structured problem‑solving, and ability to rapidly synthesize information.

·         Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building skills.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities simultaneously..

Desirable Skills & Experience

·         Project Management certifications (PMP, SAFe).

·         Prior experience managing or coordinating multi‑workstream programs, especially in M&A or organizational change.

·         Exposure to resource management, benefits/synergy tracking, financial tracking, and cost‑management processes.

·         Familiarity with workflow automation tools, intelligent PMO solutions, or AI‑driven productivity tooling.

·         Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau..

Working Hours

Ability and willingness to work regularly during Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours to support global stakeholders and portfolio activities.