Senior Project Manager – M&A, HR, and Integration Expertise

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), carve-outs, and the human resources (HR) domain. The ideal candidate will lead complex projects related to corporate transitions, integrations, and divestitures, ensuring seamless execution, stakeholder alignment, and the achievement of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. M&A and Carve-Out Management:

• Lead end-to-end project management for M&A and carve-out initiatives, including due diligence, strategy formulation, execution, and post-transaction activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, manage dependencies, and ensure the seamless separation or integration of business units.

2. Transition and Integration Leadership:

• Develop and execute comprehensive transition and integration plans for HR systems, policies, and processes.

• Facilitate smooth onboarding/offboarding processes for employees during transitions, ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.

• Manage change management efforts to align organizational culture and workforce with new business structures.

3. HR Domain Expertise:

• Oversee HR workstreams during transactions, including payroll, benefits, organizational design, and talent retention strategies.

• Collaborate with HR leadership to align transaction strategies with organizational goals and employee experience.

4. Stakeholder Management:

• Engage and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership teams, legal advisors, and consultants.

• Ensure regular communication, status reporting, and alignment of project objectives with business goals.

5. Project Governance and Risk Management:

• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with organizational strategy.

• Monitor and mitigate risks, ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.

6. Process Improvement and Documentation:

• Identify opportunities for improving M&A, carve-out, and integration processes.

• Maintain thorough documentation of project activities, lessons learned, and best practices for future transactions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field; MBA or PMP certification is a plus.

Experience:

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years focused on M&A, carve-outs, or similar transactions.

• Proven expertise in the HR domain, including systems, policies, and organizational change.

• Hands-on experience with transition planning and post-merger integration, including Transition Service Agreements (TSA).

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.

• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with HR technologies and platforms (preference for Dayforce HRIS)

• Knowledge of compliance and legal considerations in global M&A transactions.