Project Manager| M&A | 10+yrs| Hybr...

Project Manager - M&A Integration

Join a leading global organization as a Project Manager, contributing to critical M&A integration initiatives within our Company Global Divisions. As an integral part of the Divisional IMO Team and firm Change Team, you will play a key role in delivering impactful projects, driving organizational change, and ensuring effective portfolio governance. This position offers exceptional opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and the chance to make a significant impact across diverse business units.

You will be accountable to both Divisional and firm Business Leaders, collaborating closely with onshore and offshore project teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of change, risk, and project management principles, coupled with a passion for leveraging project management applications and the Microsoft Office suite. You will excel at working independently, managing timelines, and proactively identifying and escalating issues for resolution. A keen eye for detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to managing mergers and integrations are essential. We are looking for a collaborative individual comfortable working in a virtual, multi-location environment with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive project delivery from inception to completion, aligning with the Firm Change agenda and M&A Framework.
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, quality standards, costs, and benefits, articulating clear business cases.
• Establish and manage project structures, roles, and teams for efficient delivery.
• Plan, monitor, and report on project progress, ensuring adherence to established criteria.
• Develop and manage RAID logs, including ongoing risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with key Business stakeholders across multiple geographies to define project objectives and build strong relationships.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to project teams.
• Integrate technology components, working with IT and external vendors to ensure successful outcomes.
• Create comprehensive project documentation, including high-level and detailed reports, using PowerPoint and Word for effective communication with various audiences, including executives.
• Support firm-wide change initiatives and strategic leadership meetings.
• Contribute thought leadership on industry trends and best practices to enhance the Change team's performance.
• Share insights and learnings within the broader Change Community to ensure project success.
• Adhere to Company Professional Standards, with particular attention to data confidentiality and ethical practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree level education or equivalent strongly desired.
• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince 2, MSP) are highly desirable.
• Extensive project management experience with a strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of business improvement and change management methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio). Familiarity with Power BI and other project tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) is beneficial.
• Essential experience in the Insurance / Financial Services industry.
• Good understanding of legal principles and practices related to risk in the insurance industry.
• Excellent knowledge of general insurance products and services, particularly within the London Market / Lloyds.
• Demonstrable full project lifecycle experience, leading complex, large-scale, and time-bound projects, including those involving external software vendors.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects, including those in regulatory domains.
• Experience delivering projects across diverse business divisions and geographies with varying needs.
• Experience with projects incorporating Information Technology components.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Decisive leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, including at executive levels.
• Experience working in global/regional, matrix-managed organizations.
• Ability to manage conflict, escalate issues proactively, and operate with discretion and empathy.
• Self-starter with strong time management, prioritization, and deadline-driven capabilities.
• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to perform detailed analysis and deep dives.
• Proven ability to shape ambiguous business challenges into structured projects.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in project management.

Work Arrangements:

• Working Hours: 12 PM to 9 PM / 3 PM to 12 AM.
• Hybrid Model: 1 week of Work From Office (WFO) per month.
• Work Locations: Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, and Gurugram.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, business operations, or consulting.
• Over 15 years of experience in Project Management, Business Operations, or Consulting teams is preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).