Project Manager
Location: London / UK Sites (20% onsite, 80% remote)
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: £80-£100 per hour (7.5 hour working day)
Security Clearance: SC required, DV highly desirable / expected
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Integration Project Manager to deliver a complex, high-value acquisition integration that supports an ambitious growth agenda and enhances secure software capabilities for customers.
This is a high-profile, delivery-focused role with significant visibility and influence. You will play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes, driving integration strategy, and ensuring delivery excellence across multiple functions and senior stakeholders.
The role operates on a hybrid model, with approximately 20% onsite working across London or other UK sites and 80% remote, enabling effective collaboration while offering flexibility.
What you'll do
As an Acquisition Integration Project Manager, you will:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex acquisition integration, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, contractual commitments, and financial targets.
Influence and manage senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful integration planning and execution.
Oversee commercial negotiations and contractual change management in collaboration with Contract Managers.
Drive cross-functional delivery across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and Legal to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes.
Own project-level risk, opportunity, and contingency management.
Inspire, motivate, and empower integration teams, fostering high performance and accountability.
Report progress to senior leadership and contribute to longer-term strategic planning.
Champion strong governance, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across integration projects.
What you'll bring
You will be a confident delivery leader with experience operating in complex, highly regulated environments, bringing:
Proven expertise leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects or programmes, ideally involving M&A or business integration.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to influence at executive level.
Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Experience mentoring and developing high-performing project teams.
Alignment with the APM Competency Framework at Project Manager (Advanced) or Programme Manager level.
Eligibility for certified membership of APM, PMI, AcostE, or an equivalent professional body.
Essential experience
Leadership of complex, high-value projects across the full lifecycle.
Executive-level stakeholder management and communication.
Strong business and commercial awareness.
Solid understanding of risk management, governance, and performance management.
Ability to shape strategic direction and drive continuous improvement.
Desirable experience
Experience within the UK Defence or Cyber Security environment.
Direct experience delivering Mergers & Acquisitions or acquisition integration projects.