Hybrid Project Manager, M&A

at M&C Saatchi Group

• Job title: Project Manager, M&A
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Project Manager responsible for leading and coordinating M&A integrations at M+C Saatchi Group in London. Collaborating with global teams to ensure effective and compliant integration across various workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed integration project plans, timelines, and status reports
• Coordinate and monitor integration across functional workstreams (e.g., People, IT, Property, Legal, Finance, Governance, etc.)
• Track and manage dependencies and risks across workstreams
• Implement appropriate governance structures, processes, and documentation standards for each integration
• Report progress to executive leadership and escalate risks or decisions as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and integration best practices
• Support change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and structures
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, managing expectations throughout
• Conduct post-integration assessments to identify lessons learned and recommend process improvements for future integrations

Requirements

• Seasoned Project Manager with M&A Integration experience
• Strong understanding of corporate acquisitions, particularly within marketing services
• Experience coordinating operational workstreams including property, IT, HR, legal, and governance
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-geography projects with diverse stakeholder groups
• Change manager with stakeholder engagement, able to navigate diverse cultural contexts and clear and professional communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar)

Benefits

• 27 days annual holiday
• Private healthcare
• Employer contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Subsided gym membership
• Learning opportunities around D&I
• Mentoring programmes
• Active Employee Led Networks and associated events
• Personal development support