Senior Project Manager of M&A integration - LAC Group

Location: Canada - New Brunswick - Moncton

LAC Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager of M&A integration to grow our quickly growing organization in our Moncton, New Brunswick office (Remote Atlantic Canada candidates also considered). The Project Manager of M&A Integration plays a key role in the execution of Renovus Capital Partners’ acquisition strategy, coordinating the workstreams necessary to ensure that integration of acquired businesses remain on schedule. For each acquisition, the Project Manager of M&A Integration develops and maintains the integration project plan and collaborates cross-functionally with business leaders to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.

Key areas of emphasis for the role include the successful transitioning of org charts, merging of employees, minimalizing operational risk, and maximizing the performance of the integrated businesses. Renovus has developed a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities, so the Project Manager of M&A Integration must be able to coordinate multiple integrations at different stages simultaneously.

The candidate should be comfortable with autonomy, operating within a lean team, and taking ownership of and accountability for projects with limited oversight and rigorous attention to detail. Lastly, the successful candidate will incorporate lessons learned from each new acquisition to yield continuous improvement. The Project Manager of M&A Integration will focus on multiple workstreams with visibility to senior leadership within the M&A team and the business departments as well as the Executive Team. The candidate reports to the Executive leading integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and manage the logistics of the Integration Management Office (IMO);
• Developing and maintaining project plans (and related documents) to ensure accountability for the requisite processes to successfully integrate acquisitions and deliver integrations on target;
• Providing regular, clear updates on the status of impending integration to Board, executive leadership team and direct reports; and
• Demonstrate solid corporate citizenship.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of project management experience, preferably in a corporate setting;
• Bachelor's Degree required;
• PMP certification is a plus;
• Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized in a results-driven, fast-moving environment;
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills (verbal and written), especially the ability to communicate to keep projects on track, identify risks and highlight strengths;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Experience with Salesforce.com and/or MS Power BI is a plus;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Willingness to work late hours and work on weekends when necessary to meet deadlines;

LAC Group/Wilson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted.