Integration Project Manager

Project Manager – M&A Transaction & Post-Merger Integration

Location: Germany or Switzerland (Cologne / Zurich preferred)

Travel: ~30% international

Contract: 12-month fixed-term (with potential for permanent role)

Salary: €80,000–€120,000 + performance-based bonus

The Opportunity

My client is creating a fully integrated international group in a regulated, high-growth sector, combining manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations across multiple jurisdictions.

They are seeking a high-calibre Project Manager to play a pivotal role in executing a live cross-border transaction and leading the post-merger integration. This is a hands‑on role with direct exposure to senior leadership and investors, offering the chance to shape the operating model of the merged company.

The Role

The company is looking for a pragmatic, high-impact individual to act as the central coordination point across transaction and integration activities.

This role combines:

• M&A execution
• Program and project management
• Operational integration leadership

You will work closely with legal, finance, operations, and regulatory teams across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Transaction Execution (Pre-Close)

• Manage the end-to-end transaction plan, including timelines, dependencies, and conditions precedent
• Coordinate with legal advisors, financial stakeholders, and investors
• Support the cross-border structuring and execution of the transaction
• Drive Day‑1 readiness planning: governance, reporting, systems, communications
• Provide structured reporting to senior leadership

Phase 2: Post‑Merger Integration (PMI)

• Develop and execute a comprehensive integration roadmap
• Translate strategic objectives into clear workstreams with responsibilities and milestones
• Coordinate integration across:

• Operations & supply chain
• Finance & reporting
• Regulatory & compliance
• Commercial and go‑to‑market activities
• IT systems and data infrastructure
• Quality management and governance
• Procurement and supplier base

• Ensure business continuity, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Track and report synergies and operational improvements
• Act as a central interface across international teams, coordinating senior stakeholders
• Lead integration governance, progress reviews, and executive reporting

Key Deliverables

• Transaction execution plan and tracker
• Complete Day‑1 readiness plan
• Detailed integration roadmap and workstream structure
• Ongoing synergy tracking and reporting
• Smooth operational continuity during integration
• Regular executive‑level updates

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Background in management consulting, M&A, or complex transformations
• Experience with cross-border projects or integrations
• Exposure to regulated industries (pharma, healthcare, medical devices, food) advantageous
• Comfortable with legal, financial, and investor-facing topics

Skills

• Strong project and program management
• Ability to structure ambiguity and drive execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Solid commercial and financial acumen
• Analytical, pragmatic, and solution-oriented

Profile

• High‑potential, entrepreneurial, and adaptable
• Likely consulting‑trained, able to operate flexibly
• Comfortable in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Able to build credibility quickly and take ownership
• Willing to challenge, adapt, and create solutions beyond standard frameworks

Languages

• English (required)
• German (preferred)