Project Manager, Acquisition Integration

Emerald is a company that connects and drives commerce through events and digital platforms. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Acquisition Integration to lead integration projects following mergers and acquisitions, ensuring alignment of systems and processes across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Integration Planning & Execution: Develop and manage detailed project plans for acquisition integration, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure smooth integration of acquired entities
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruption during integration
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for integration updates, providing clear and timely communication to executives and stakeholders
• Process Optimization: Recommend and implement best practices for integration processes to improve efficiency and reduce complexity. Develop and refine playbook for future acquisitions
• Performance Tracking: Monitor progress against KPIs and report on integration success metrics to leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in M&A or acquisition integration projects
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-functional projects in a remote environment
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)
• PMP certification