M&A Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced M&A Project Manager in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Maryland Heights, MO.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and facilitate integration efforts between internal teams and external partners during M&A activities

Coordinate and participate in multiple recurring workstreams (-pods-), including:
* Credit-focused meetings
* Fraud-focused meetings
* Cross-functional integration sessions

Partner closely with business stakeholders to:
* Understand existing business processes (e.g., order processing, credit checks, fraud investigations)
* Identify gaps and integration points between organizations

Drive meeting structure and execution:
* Establish agendas in advance
* Facilitate discussions
* Capture detailed notes and action items (no recordings due to legal constraints)

Document and maintain Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), ensuring:
* Alignment across stakeholders
* Approval readiness for IT delivery teams
* Adherence to scope (manage deviations through formal change requests)

* Communicate project status, risks, and updates to senior leadership on a regular cadence
* Support knowledge transfer by leveraging existing documentation and artifacts
* Collaborate with program leadership (e.g., Program Manager) to execute against strategic direction (not responsible for making business decisions)
* Ensure smooth transition from planning to execution by maintaining strong documentation and project continuity

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in M&A or large-scale integration initiatives
* Experience working with cross-functional teams, including credit, fraud, operations, and IT
* Strong documentation skills (meeting notes, BRDs, process flows)
* Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
* Experience working in fast-paced, highly dynamic environments with shifting priorities
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior leadership
* High level of professionalism and executive presence

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or large-scale business integrations
* Familiarity with credit processes, fraud detection, or risk operations
* Experience working within structured project governance frameworks (change management, BRDs, etc.)

Key Traits for Success:
* Extremely organized and detail-oriented
* Flexible and adaptable to frequent changes
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to absorb and transfer large amounts of information quickly
* Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Additional Information:
* Regular interaction with senior leaders and stakeholders
* Established project infrastructure and documentation available for onboarding
* Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility, enterprise-level integration efforts

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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