We are representing our client (a precision engineering company) to look for a talent as Group Project Management Office (PMO) and Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Manager to report to the Chief Strategy Officer. He/she will be responsible for overseeing and managing the project management office, and supporting all M&A activities within the organization. This role involves strategic planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure alignment with the company's goals, as well as leading M&A end-to-end process from due diligence through integration.
The ideal candidate will have strategy/M&A consulting background with strong project management, organizational and interpersonal communication skills. Some corporate experience will be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
Project Management Office
- Develop and implement PMO strategies that align with the company’s objectives.
- Establish and maintain project management standards, processes, and templates (governance).
- Oversee project portfolios to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects and resolve any conflicts.
- Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, providing regular status reports to senior management.
- Identify and manage risks, developing mitigation plans to minimize project impact.
- Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and ensure their engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Promote and implement best practices in project management and continuously improve PMO processes.
Merger & Acquisition:
- Lead and coordinate due diligence activities, including financial, operational, and legal assessments.
- Assist in structuring deals, negotiating terms, and preparing necessary documentation.
- Develop comprehensive integration plans that include timelines, milestones, and key deliverables.
- Oversee the execution of integration plans, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing business disruption.
- Conduct financial analyses to support M&A decisions and evaluate potential synergies.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on the progress of M&A activities and post-merger integration.
- Ensure all M&A activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, HR, and operations during M&A processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management and M&A, preferably within a corporate or consulting environment.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
- Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and corporate finance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed for due diligence and integration activities.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana), and financial analysis tools.
We regret that only successful candidates will be notified.
