M&A: Senior Project Managers at CxO Global Consulting Services

M&A: Senior Project Managers

We have immediate opportunities for Project Managers with experience in leading post merger integration planning and implementation activities related to talent retention, culture transformation, change management, business process reengineering, shared service creation, financial optimization, etc.

Apply your considerable talent to a company specialized in leadership and organizational transformation in Africa. If you are ready to see the impact of your work on companies committed to growth and transformation and to work directly with business leaders and their teams to solve problems, implement initiatives, and drive change, then a career with CXOAfrica is right for you.

Our senior project managers assist clients in aligning people, processes, and technology with business objectives and corporate goals. They combine change management expertise, project management capabilities, organizational and leadership development experience with their functional and line experience to help drive and manage change.

General Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Manage planning, execution, separation, integration and organizational restructuring activities related to post merger initiativesDevelop and ensure that standard toolkits and methodologies are used for integration activities; suggest changes and improvements to processes proactivelyDefine transition plans, activities and contingency plansManage reporting and resolution of issues, risks and dependencies, proactively identifying potential planning gaps, suggesting mitigations to risks, actions to close issues or complete open itemsEvaluate organizational readiness in advance of transition eventsDrive and execute key activities within each integration phaseProvide dashboards to monitor integration status

Professional Qualifications:

PMP Certification5+ years of post-merger integration related experience and demonstrated ability to assess, improve, and execute post merger integration services     Experience in leading and executing large-scale initiatives including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, organizational change, operational restructuring, business process redesign, systems implementations/conversions, enterprise risk, and operational excellence Demonstrated knowledge of standards, best practices, methodologies, and frameworks, a wide variety of tools, concepts, and techniques of business process modeling, analysis, and design 3+ years developing project plans including charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, cost estimates, schedule, work breakdownExcellent communications and facilitation skills to build relationships and foster trust at all organizational levelsAbility to train and evaluate team members as well as the ability to work closely with members of other functional areasGood command of Microsoft office suite of tools, strong in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and VisioWillingness to travel to clients in Africa and more immediately, Nigeria

 Additional Functional Experience

Finance Integration Project Managers responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following tasks: Leadership in integration activities across finance and risk management, finance operations transformation, development of standard toolkits and methodologiesDirectly manage planning, execution, separation, integration and organizational restructuring activities related to finance operations initiatives including:Finance processes and policiesManagement and financial reportingFinancial controls and complianceERP and other financial business applicationsProfessional Qualifications: 5+ years’ experience in leading and executing large-scale initiatives within accounting and finance operationsBachelor's degree; Master's degree highly desired

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Human Resources Development Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:The HR Integration Manager is focused on HR planning for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. This role is responsible for working collaboratively on the HR activity and project management for due diligence, integration, separation and execution planning. Defining client structural and organizational changes needed and overseeing the preparation for client deploymentConstructing and implementing the program's overall communication strategyDeveloping trusted senior level relationships with clients, target clients and internal experts, qualifying opportunities and negotiating complex solutionsPartner with cross functional teams within HR and across company to effectively onboard newly acquired staffUniversity (Degree) plus at least 5+ years relative line experienceStrong presentation skillsStrong communication skills/capabilities

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Shared Services Consultant Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Project Managers for share services will support our clients as they transition into shared services organizational models with combination of HR, Procurement, Information Management and Supply Chain Management. Professional Qualifications: 8+ years experience within a consulting firm or larger organization Experience working with a complex ERP such as SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft or JD Edwards idealStrong analytical and problem solving skillsUndergraduate degree required, advanced degree and/or professional certifications highly desired.