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Title: Project Manager - IMO - Remote
Duration: Full-time
Location: Remote
As a part of the Integration Management Office (IMO), the Project Manager IMO ("PM") directs the complex process of merging two or more transport companies after a deal is closed. They also contribute to pre-acquisition processes of M&A life cycle, such as Due Diligence.
The manager leads a project team that is responsible for combining the business operations, infrastructure, and technology of the companies to realize the strategic and financial value of the acquisition.
Key responsibilities
An M&A Integration Manager must orchestrate the entire process, from creating a detailed integration strategy to overseeing execution across all business units.
Pre-closing
Strategy and planning
Due diligence support
Integration kick-off
Post-closing (Integration execution)
Establish governance: Sets up the Integration Management Office (IMO) and defines the structure, processes, and reporting methods for tracking progress and managing dependencies across functional teams like Operations, IT, Finance, and HR.
Lead functional workstreams: Oversees and supports cross-functional teams, ensuring they have the tools and direction to integrate their respective areas effectively.
Manage communication: Creates and executes a comprehensive communication plan to keep all stakeholders-including employees, customers, vendors, and regulators-informed and aligned. This is especially crucial for day-one readiness.
Identify and capture synergies: Works with finance and operational leads to track the realization of value from the deal, such as cost savings from consolidating routes, fleets, and technology systems.
Monitor risk and performance: Identifies and mitigates integration risks, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) against deal assumptions and reporting progress to executive leadership.
Post-integration (Continuous improvement)
Knowledge transfer: Documents lessons learned from the integration process to build a repeatable and scalable M&A playbook for future acquisitions.
Specialized requirements for the transportation industry
Fleet and route consolidation, Operational technology, e.g., transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and telematics technology, Compliance and regulation.
Essential qualifications and skills
Experience: Proven track record in M&A, particularly with direct experience in post-merger integration. Experience in the transportation, logistics, or related industrial sector is highly beneficial.
Project management: Exceptional program management skills to oversee multiple complex workstreams and manage dependencies.
Leadership: The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from technical subject matter experts to C-suite executives. Must be a polite yet decisive leader who is comfortable navigating ambiguity.
Emotional intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills to manage people-intensive processes, cultural conflicts, and stress.
Strategic thinking: The capacity to keep the overall strategic vision in mind while managing granular details of the integration.
Financial acumen: An understanding of budgets, financial performance, and synergy tracking.
Problem-solving: The ability to identify issues early, anticipate risks, and make timely decisions to resolve them.
Education & Certifications: MBA or equivalent or Undergrad with 5 years of relevant experience. Certification such a PMI-PMP is a plus.
About us:
DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
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