M&A Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Rolling Meadows Illinois, United States Gallagher Full time
About Us:
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

 

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Team.  In this role you will lead and oversee the due diligence and integration phases of our M&A activities for the Gallagher Agency Alliance. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless integration of acquired companies and optimizing business processes to achieve strategic objectives. 

Responsibilities:
Due Diligence Phase:

Lead and coordinate the due diligence process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess the financial, operational, legal, and cultural aspects of potential acquisitions.

Develop and execute a comprehensive due diligence plan, including coordination of data collection, analysis, and risk assessment.

Lead due diligence process as single point of contact for merger partner and deal team, coordinating meetings, follow up items and critical items to get to deal close.

Share due diligence findings to senior management and stakeholders.

Integration Phase:

Develop and execute a detailed integration strategy that aligns with the organization's strategic goals and enhances overall operational efficiency.

Collaborate with functional teams to plan and execute post-acquisition integration activities, including technology integration, workforce alignment, process optimization, and cultural alignment.

Monitor and manage integration project timelines, milestones, and budgets.

Address challenges and roadblocks that arise during the integration process, ensuring swift resolution.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, throughout the M&A process.

Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership, executive teams, and relevant functional areas.

Process Optimization:

Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies within the organization and acquired entities.

Collaborate with process owners to design and implement standardized and streamlined processes post-acquisition.

Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of integrated processes, making adjustments as needed.

 

Skills for Success

Strong understanding of business strategy and operational processes.

Strong communication, professional empathy and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, executive leaders and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:
Required:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience required.
Proven experience (3+ years) in project management

 

 

Preferred:

Prior experience leading M&A due diligence and integration efforts is a plus

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus.

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Additional Information:
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

Digital mental health services (Talkspace)

Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)

Training programs

Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing

Charitable matching gift program

And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Click to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

 

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