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M&A Program Manager

Company Overview

PCG (Project Consulting Group) is a management consulting firm focused on delivering transformative change with low ego and high competence. We specialize in strategy and leadership alignment, planning & execution, innovation & optimization, and M&A integration. We partner with clients throughout the M&A lifecycle — from pre-announcement to post-merger integration and divestitures — delivering tangible value, governance, and results.

Position Summary

As an M&A Program Manager, you will lead and manage large, complex M&A integration (and possibly divestiture) programs. You will act as the “hub” of integration execution — owning governance, planning, coordination, risk, stakeholder alignment, and achieving synergy targets. You will work with cross-functional teams, executive steering committees, and functional workstreams to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of integration goals. You will draw on PCG’s M&A integration practice, leveraging our Transition Management Office (TMO) frameworks, governance structures, workstream planning capabilities, and TSA/divestiture execution expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end program for post-merger integration (PMI) or divestiture, including planning, execution, monitoring, and transition to business as usual (BAU)
• Define program vision, objectives, scope, timeline, and key milestones
• Establish and lead the Transition Management Office (TMO) as the central coordination hub across all integration workstreams PCG+1
• Design and implement governance frameworks, decision rights, issue resolution mechanisms, and escalation paths
• Oversee the planning and execution of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and manage TSA exit strategies
• Drive synergy capture, integration cost tracking, one-time integration expenses, and benefit realization
• Partner with executive sponsors and steering committees; provide status updates, dashboards, and executive-level reporting
• Facilitate alignment across key stakeholders, managing change, communications, and cultural integration
• Ensure smooth transition to BAU, including knowledge transfer, training, and closure of integration program

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline (MBA a plus)
• 8–15+ years of relevant experience leading large-scale integration or transformation programs
• Deep expertise in M&A post-merger integration and/or divestiture execution
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and complex workstreams
• Capability to influence at senior/executive levels and manage stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and work in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with program management tools, dashboards, and reporting

Desired Attributes / Soft Skills

• High character, integrity, and humility — aligned with PCG’s “Low Ego, High Competence” philosophy
• Pragmatic, results-oriented, and hands-on mindset
• Strong leadership presence and ability to motivate and bring people together
• Strategic thinker who can see both big picture and detailed execution
• Resilient under pressure; good in ambiguity
• Collaborative, team-first attitude

Project Consulting Group (PCG) is a leading, Minneapolis-based management consulting firm with over 25 years of experience helping Fortune 1000 and mid-market companies solve their most complex challenges and drive meaningful organizational transformation. We deliver tangible, measurable results with a low-ego, high-competence culture that prioritizes client success and team collaboration above all else.

At PCG, we take a holistic, tailored approach to consulting—working with clients from strategy and leadership alignment through execution and optimization, and into areas like M&A integration. Our services include strategic planning, project and program management, process improvement and automation, organizational change management, and more.

We are passionate about empowering businesses to achieve clarity, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Our team of seasoned consultants brings deep industry experience and a collaborative mindset to every engagement, ensuring our clients can define their goals, overcome challenges, and execute with confidence.

PCG is always looking for top-tier professionals who want to grow their careers in an energetic and mission-driven environment—where expertise is valued, teamwork is essential, and results truly matter.