Mergers & Acquisitions Program Manager

Akkodis, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager with direct experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Integration Management Office (IMO), or Divestiture programs for a role with a global industry leader near Cleveland, OH. The role is mostly onsite and scheduled to run 12 months. The Program Manager will oversee multiple project managers across various workstreams and ensure that all projects deliver the intended business outcomes on time, within scope, and at the expected quality level. Qualifications include 5+ years in program management and direct experience in M&A, Integration Management, or Divestiture.

Salary Range: $80-100 per hour; salary negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

This is a great opportunity with a global employer!

M&A Program Manager Job Responsibilities Include

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex M&A integration or separation programs.
• Oversee multiple project managers responsible for individual workstreams.
• Establish overall program governance, decision-making frameworks, and escalation paths.
• Develop and maintain the integrated program plan, including milestones, critical path, and dependencies.
• Ensure all workstreams are progressing against commitments.
• Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of all program outcomes.
• Coordinate Day 1 and Day 100 readiness planning and execution.
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers, business analysts, and cross-functional leads.
• Ensure workstream PMs are properly resourced, aligned, and supported.
• Provide coaching on risk management, planning, and delivery best practices.
• Hold PMs accountable for accurate reporting, progress tracking, and proactive resolution of issues.
• Manage program level RAID items and ensure timely mitigation/escalation.
• Anticipate downstream impacts across workstreams and coordinate solutions.
• Facilitate resolution of cross-functional blockers.
• Maintain transparent communication with leadership regarding risks and program health.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors and senior leadership.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality executive updates, dashboards, and presentations.
• Monitor program budget, forecasts, and financial impacts.
• Track synergy capture (cost savings, revenue growth, operational efficiencies).
• Identify variances or risks related to financial commitments.
• Ensure accurate reporting to Finance and executive leadership.
• Drive stabilization efforts following go-live or Day 1 execution.
• Confirm systems, processes, and operational workflows are functioning as intended.
• Conduct program retrospectives and capture lessons learned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management or large-scale, cross-functional project leadership.
• Direct experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Integration Management Office (IMO), or Divestiture programs.
• Proven ability to lead multiple project managers and diverse workstream teams.
• Strong understanding of IT, business operations, financial processes, and organizational change.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with program governance, RAID management, and complex schedules.
• Ability to lead in ambiguity and influence at all organizational levels.

Preferred But NOT Required

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in operational transformation or large-scale business integrations.
• Strong knowledge of organizational design, process mapping, and system migrations.
• Experience working with external vendors, consulting partners, or M&A advisory teams.

If you are interested in this onsite Program Manager role near Cleveland, OH, please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Kathy Becher at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $80.00 to $100.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.