Interim M&A Project Manager

Interim M&A Project Manager (ERP Integration)

Location: Midlands (mostly onsite)
Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: 6-12 months

Overview

We are supporting a fast-growing, acquisitive group in the Midlands seeking an experienced Interim M&A Project Manager to lead the integration of newly acquired businesses into the group's core ERP systems. This is a critical role focused on ensuring smooth, efficient, and scalable post-acquisition integration.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end ERP integration projects for newly acquired businesses
Manage multiple concurrent integration workstreams
Develop and execute detailed integration plans, timelines, and governance structures
Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders, acquired entities, and third-party vendors
Ensure alignment of processes, data migration, and system configuration with group standards
Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across integration programmes
Drive stakeholder engagement at all levels, including senior leadership
Deliver integrations on time, within scope, and budget
Support post-integration optimisation and continuous improvement

Required Experience

Proven track record as a Project Manager within M&A / post-merger integration
Strong experience delivering ERP implementations or integrations (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, etc.)
Ability to manage complex, fast-paced programmes with multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of business process alignment, data migration, and change management