Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Projects & Change ManagementIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
12 Months FTC: £80k - £120k + Benefits
Merger, project manager
Job Title: Lead Project Manager – Post-Acquisition Integration
Location: London (with UK & Ireland travel as required)
Reporting to: Head of PMO UK & Ireland
Salary: 12 Months FTC: £80,000 - £120,000 + Benefits
Your New Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Lead Project Manager
to join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery.
Lead Project Manager
to join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery.
What You Will Be Doing
You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of a strategic integration programme, ensuring delivery against key objectives, timelines, and budget. Your responsibilities will include:
- Programme Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the integration programme.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across both legacy and acquiring organisations.
- Service Integration Oversight: Coordinate the integration of core FM services including: Technical Services, Projects, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Pest Control, Utilities, and Specialist Cleaning Services.
- Support Function Alignment: Drive harmonisation across enabling functions such as:
- HR, Payroll, Legal, IT, Finance, Tax
- Learning & Development (L&D), QHSE, Property & Estates
- ESG, Marketing & Communications
- Cost of Change Tracking: Implement frameworks to monitor and report on financial impacts including transition costs and operational efficiencies.
- Synergy Realisation: Identify and deliver measurable value through synergy opportunities across services and support functions.
- Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust governance structures, risk registers, and escalation protocols.
- Change & Communications: Lead change management and internal communications strategies to support cultural alignment and adoption.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
What You Will Need
Essential:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in project/programme management.
- At least 5 years leading post-acquisition integration programmes.
- Proven success managing multi-million-pound programmes, ideally within FM or related sectors.
- Strong understanding of FM operations and support services.
- Demonstrated experience in Cost of Change Tracking and Synergy Realisation.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
Desirable:
- Experience in matrixed and multi-site organisations.
- Familiarity with ESG and sustainability integration.
- Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG).
What You Will Get in Return
This is a 12-month FTC role paying between £80,000 and £120,000, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, private health, and electric/hybrid car options. You’ll enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across offices in London, Suffolk, and Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic programme in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellent career development and training opportunities.
What you need to do now
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