M&A Project Manager

We re looking for a business-focused Project Manager to support high-impact Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) initiatives. This role focuses on planning, compliance, and change management not IT delivery. You ll work across multiple corporate functions to ensure seamless integration of acquired companies into a large, public enterprise environment.

*This role will require onsite work in Houston, TX on a hybrid basis*

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end M&A project lifecycle including planning, execution, reporting, and post-close activities

• Coordinate across business units to align timelines, risks, training needs, and communication strategies

• Support SOX compliance for transitioning non-public entities into public standards

• Present project updates to leadership and manage project interdependencies with other PMs

• Maintain budgets, track milestones, and drive deliverables to completion

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience managing corporate/business-side M&A Projects

• Strong understanding of SOX controls and public company compliance

• Proven success managing budgets ($50K $1M) and multiple stakeholders

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred:

• PMP certification
• Proficiency in Excel; Microsoft Project experience a plus