Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Project Manager

Job Title: Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Project Manager
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Work Model: 100% Onsite - In-Person from Day 1
Preference: Local candidates preferred
Job Summary We are looking for a hands-on M&A Project Manager to lead and manage merger and acquisition initiatives from start to finish. This role focuses on execution, coordination, and integration rather than pure financial modeling. The ideal candidate is comfortable being onsite every day, working closely with leadership, legal teams, finance, and operations to ensure smooth deal execution and post-merger integration.
This is a fully onsite role based in the North Bay Area, and the candidate must be available to be in-person from Day 1.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXCLUSIVELY LEAD M&A PROJECTS AND WORKED ON LEAD PROJECTS RELATED TO ASSOCIATED INTEGRATIONS, ROLL-OUTS AND SUPPORT. M&A RELATED PROJECTS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS MUST AND MANDATORY FOR THIS ROLE.
Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage M&A projects end-to-end, from initial planning through post-merger integration
• Coordinate due diligence activities across finance, legal, HR, IT, and operations teams
• Create and manage detailed project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Act as the central point of contact between internal stakeholders and external partners such as legal advisors, bankers, and consultants
• Drive post-merger integration activities including systems, processes, teams, and operating models
• Track milestones, issues, and action items, ensuring deadlines are met
• Prepare clear status updates, reports, and presentations for senior leadership
• Ensure alignment between deal objectives and business strategy during execution

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong project management experience, preferably in M&A or large cross-functional initiatives
• Solid understanding of M&A processes, due diligence, and post-merger integration
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across teams and senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, in-person environment
• Experience working closely with legal, finance, and operational teams

Preferred Background

• Experience in corporate M&A, integration management, consulting, investment banking, or private equity operations
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus
• Prior experience managing onsite, complex business initiatives

Additional Notes

• This role is fully onsite and requires daily in-person presence
• Local Bay Area candidates are strongly preferred due to onsite requirements
• No remote or hybrid option available