Project Manager

Project Manager (M&A Integration)

Location: Novi, MI (Hybrid)

Duration: 6–9 Month Contract

Schedule: In-office 2-3 days a week

Pay Rate: $65–$75/hour

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experience to lead and coordinate multiple interrelated projects supporting strategic business initiatives. This role will play a key part in planning, executing, and managing integration activities associated with acquisitions while ensuring alignment across business functions, stakeholders, and project teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background managing enterprise-wide programs, driving cross-functional collaboration, overseeing program financials, and successfully leading complex M&A integration efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 7–9 years of Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration initiatives
• Experience managing multiple interconnected projects across an enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of program governance, project methodologies, and business process improvement
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and matrixed teams
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise programs and strategic initiatives, including M&A integration projects
• Develop and execute comprehensive program management plans, governance structures, and integration roadmaps
• Coordinate activities across business units to ensure successful acquisition integration and achievement of business objectives
• Define project and program objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk across multiple initiatives
• Conduct financial analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI, net present value (NPV), and cost variance reporting
• Drive business process improvement and process re-engineering initiatives to support organizational goals
• Develop communication plans and provide regular updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and resource planning across multiple project teams
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program and project risks
• Monitor project quality metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
• Support procurement strategy development and contract management activities
• Facilitate alignment among business, operational, and technical teams throughout integration efforts
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans where applicable
• Provide program management leadership and consulting to stakeholders across the organization

Desired Skills

• Experience leading M&A integrations, business transformations, or enterprise change initiatives
• Strong analytical and financial management capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse business groups
• Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience working within formal Project Management Methodology (PMM) frameworks