Project Leadership Role
The purpose of this position is to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of projects across Mergers & Acquisitions, Post Acquisition Integration, and Payment Technology Transformation.
The successful candidate will lead and manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring timely benefit realisation within a clear delivery timeframe.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining project scope, timeline, and milestones
* Tracking and reporting project status to key stakeholders
* Coordinating internal workstreams: Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, and IT
* Establishing clear communication channels between internal and external stakeholders
* Leading post-transaction integration, planning, and execution
* Working closely with directors and senior management of relevant parties
* Identifying and mitigating potential risks throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements:
* Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)
* Finance qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
* Experience of SAP (desirable)
* 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in M&A
* Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Benefits of Success:
* Improved project outcomes through effective leadership
* Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction through clear communication
* Increased efficiency through streamlined processes
Desired Behavioural Competencies:
* Clear communication
* Building trust
* Conflict resolution
* Championing change
* Decisiveness
* Remain calm and composed under pressure
* Collaboration
* Confidentiality and discretion
* Results-oriented
* Delivery-focused