Program/Project Manager Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Job Title: Program/Project Manager Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Day 1 Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Program/Project Manager with deep expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and a strong background in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading complex M&A initiatives, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive strategic alignment across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end M&A project management including due diligence, integration planning, and execution.
• Align M&A initiatives with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Apply Agile principles (Scrum and SAFe) to enhance project delivery, transparency, and adaptability.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Implement SAFe practices for large-scale projects to ensure cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure predictable project delivery.
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets, resources, change control, testing, documentation, and training.
• Establish yourself as a go-to leader within IT for M&A initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 6+ years of recent project/program management experience.
• At least 4 years managing large-scale IT projects.
• Proven experience in M&A project leadership.
• Strong command of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum and SAFe.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in an enterprise environment.
• Strong decision-making, risk assessment, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams and remove obstacles to delivery.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master s preferred).
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred.