Role: M&A IT Project Manager (Consultant)Duration: 9 months contract Remote Location: United States We are seeking a hands-on M&A IT Project Manager to drive a complex, multi-phase integration program. This role requires someone who can own execution, coordinate across technical and business teams, and keep multiple workstreams moving against critical milestones. Start Date: July 6, 2026End Date: March 31, 2027, with possible extension based on project needs Ideal candidates will have strong IT project management experience (8+ years), preferably in M&A integrations or complex technology delivery programs, with strong planning, RAID management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder communication skills. Please prioritize candidates who can lead parallel workstreams, operate in regulated or time-sensitive environments, and coordinate across infrastructure, cloud, collaboration, and end-user computing teams. Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration or coexistence experience a definite plus. This is not a coordinator role; we need someone pragmatic, organized, and execution-oriented who can drive delivery, escalate appropriately, and keep stakeholders aligned. The role can be 100% remote but must be able to work EDT hours. Consultant SummaryWe are seeking a hands-on M&A IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end integration activities across complex M&A transactions. This is a delivery-focused role requiring someone who can own and drive multi-phase integrations involving multiple entities, with a strong focus on execution, coordination, and delivery against critical milestones.Key ResponsibilitiesLead execution across complex, phased M&A IT integration programs, with direct ownership of delivery outcomesTranslate business and technical objectives into structured, actionable project and integration plansBuild and manage detailed plans spanning multiple concurrent workstreamsPartner closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and end users throughout the integration lifecycleProactively manage dependencies, remove blockers, and drive actions through to completionMaintain RAID logs and actively manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, including cross-workstream impactsEscalate when required and take pragmatic steps to keep delivery on trackProvide clear, structured status reporting to stakeholders and leadershipAlign stakeholders and support timely decision-making across all phases of the integrationEnsure delivery complies with internal standards and regulatory requirementsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline8+ years of IT project management background, including M&A integrations or large-scale technology initiativesDemonstrated success leading multiple parallel workstreams with complex interdependenciesStrong understanding of infrastructure, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, and end-user computing environmentsTrack record of leading phased, multi-entity integrations or similarly complex delivery effortsStrong stakeholder engagement skills across technical teams, business leadership, and end usersSolid project governance capabilities, including planning, tracking, RAID management, and reportingProficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Planner, or similar)Clear, concise communication style suited for executive and cross-functional audiencesNice to HaveBackground supporting delivery in regulated or time-sensitive environmentsFamiliarity with Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations or coexistence scenarios, including identity, email, and collaboration transitions
