M&A IT Integration Project Lead

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager experienced in managing complex Merger and Acquisition Integration projects.Following an acquisition by our end client there is a need for a Senior Project Manager - M&A IT Integration - to manage the SAP and Associated Systems project. We are seeking applications from Senior Project Managers with 15+ years of SAP PM experience (in FICO and Logistics area’s) to lead and manage this complex and challenging M&A IT Integration project, with a focus on SAP and Associated Systems, within the pharmaceutical industry.In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple integration initiatives in an often ambiguous environment. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that the project is aligned with broader business objectives, driving impactful outputs, and delivering value across the organisation.This role demands a deep technical understanding of M&A I.T integration, exceptional leadership, and the ability to navigate and manage multifaceted, cross-functional initiatives. Previous experience in the Life Sciences industry and fluency in English are highly mandatory.What Will You Be Doing:Lead and manage the M&A I.T integration project, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals, objectives and adherence to overall project and program management methodologies.Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the project, ensuring it is completed on time, within scope, and within budget.Develop and manage project-level plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management, while ensuring seamless integration across projects.Provide visionary leadership to cross-functional teams, cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.Facilitate regular project reviews, with key stakeholders with transparent and actionable insights, status updates, and risk assessments.Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage project-level risks and issues, developing robust mitigation strategies to address technical, regulatory, and operational challenges.Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, roadmaps, status reports, RAID logs, and post-project evaluations, ensuring adherence to organisational standards and GxP regulations compliance.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project, leveraging lessons learned to enhance future project performance and outcomes.