IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions


£70,000 - £80,000 PA



We're representing a high-growth organisation actively acquiring multiple businesses annually and building a dedicated M&A IT team to support that expansion.

This is a critical, long-term hire and they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a central role in leading the successful delivery of complex IT integration projects.



You'll join a strategically independent team focused solely on M&A integration, reporting into the IT Service Delivery Manager.

With up to 10 acquisitions planned each year for the next four years, this is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your leadership and delivery skills will directly shape enterprise-wide change and you'll gain a significant amount of very valuable experience.



Key Responsibilities


, Lead the full project lifecycle for M&A-related IT initiatives


, Build and manage detailed project plans, budgets and timelines


, Drive project governance; steering committees, risk reviews, stakeholder updates


, Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, HR, Finance, Ops) and third-party vendors


, Support due diligence by gathering and assessing target IT data


, Oversee cutover planning, hypercare and post-merger benefit tracking


, Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies


, Ensure regulatory compliance, internal controls and audit readiness


, Monitor and report on KPIs, SLAs and deliverables


, Deliver regular updates and dashboards to senior stakeholders



Required Experience & Skills


, Strong IT project management experience, with experience in M&A environments


, Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP)


, Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities


, Experience working across enterprise IT environments and with third-party suppliers


, Familiarity with ITSM tools and infrastructure/cloud landscapes


, PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certified or similar


, Experience in regulated or high-compliance sectors will be highly beneficial



London based (4 days per week onsite initially, dropping to 3 once passed probation)




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