IT Project Manager – M&A Specialist

Overview

Function: Enterprise IT – Strategic Planning / Technology Enablement

Location: Remote (UK-based) with 1–2 days per month onsite in Chessington

Coverage: UK & US stakeholders (flexible hours; late meetings required)

Inside IR35

Role Overview:

We are hiring a Project Manager for two projects to lead complex IT-led transformation initiatives within a large enterprise Pharma environment.

This role requires a seasoned IT Project Manager with a strong background in blue-chip environments, and proven experience delivering multiple complex M&A integrations — particularly across infrastructure, networking, and enterprise IT landscapes.

The role requires strong delivery discipline across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and geographies. You will own end-to-end project delivery: planning, execution, dependency management, risk control, and executive communication—working across Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Project Scope

• Lead IT-driven M&A integration projects within a large enterprise / pharma environment


• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across infrastructure and enterprise IT


• Deliver integrations for small to mid-sized acquisitions, including:


• Endpoint replacement and deployment


• Network and telephony integration


• Audio-visual and collaboration tools


• Server, application, and data centre migrations


• Cloud migrations


• Own end-to-end project delivery: planning, execution, risk management, and reporting


• Coordinate internal IT teams, external vendors, and third-party partners


• Manage dependencies, timelines, cost, and quality across complex programmes


• Provide clear status reporting and escalate risks/issues to senior stakeholders


• Operate across Agile and Waterfall delivery models as required

Requirements

• 5–7+ years IT Project Management experience


• 5+ years hands-on delivery of M&A IT integration projects


• Strong experience in infrastructure and networking projects, including:


• Network circuits, routers, switches


• Telephony and conferencing platforms


• Data centre consolidation and cloud environments


• Experience working in blue-chip / enterprise environments


• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies


• Experience managing multiple parallel workstreams and dependencies


• Proven ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks


• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams


• Experience with standard PM tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Clarity, Confluence)


• Exposure to information security considerations in M&A projects


• PMP or equivalent certification preferred


• SAFe / Agile certification beneficial