Implementation Project Manager, M&A

Description

The company is a Fortune 10 business that works across almost every part of healthcare, providing insights, products, and services that help make care more affordable and easier to get.

This role leads the integration of newly acquired businesses into the company's operations and technology, covering the whole project from planning and delivery through monitoring to close-out, so that transitions run smoothly and match strategic goals.

The medical-surgical unit distributes supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment, and related services to alternate care settings such as physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities, and online retailers. It has about 8,000 employees, 15 distribution centers, about 900 delivery vehicles, more than 2,200 manufacturer partners, over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S., and more than 270,000 SKUs. The unit is expected to be renamed in early 2027.

Responsibilities

• Build and run full project plans for acquisition integrations, covering scope, resources, timelines, and budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams from IT, HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations through M&A integration work.
• Spot, evaluate, and reduce project risks and issues, and prepare backup plans where needed.
• Keep clear, consistent communication with internal stakeholders, leaders of acquired companies, and third-party vendors.
• Track project progress and key performance indicators, and send regular status updates to senior management.
• Make sure integration work follows company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Run workshops and meetings to collect requirements, settle disagreements, and move decisions forward.
• Hold post-integration reviews to capture lessons learned and good practices for future deals.
• Help build and improve the M&A integration methods and tools.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of steadily growing project management experience, with a clear focus on M&A integration or large transformation programs.
• A record of taking complex projects from start to finish.
• Solid knowledge of the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger integration.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to influence and work well with varied teams and stakeholders at every level.
• Hands-on skill with project management software such as MS Project, Asana, or Jira.
• Preferred: PMP certification or an equivalent credential.
• A plus: experience in healthcare or pharmaceuticals.

Conditions

The target base compensation for this role falls between $125,000 - $130,0000.

The base pay range for this position is $107,300 - $178,800.

Pay is set by factors including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular market reviews, and geographic location, and it complies with applicable regulations.

Travel may be required, up to 25% of the time.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package under the company's Total Rewards program.
• Additional pay may include an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities.