Senior Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager for the PMI Integration Team is a strategic and highly visible role responsible for managing complex integration programs resulting from mergers and acquisitions. This individual will lead end-to-end integration efforts, ensure alignment with corporate objectives, and drive synergy realization across functional areas. The Sr. Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement structured integration plans that achieve seamless transitions and maximize the value of acquired companies. Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Strategy Execution: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive PMI plans that align with the company's strategic objectives. Establish clear goals, timelines, and deliverables for integration programs, coordinating efforts across multiple departments. Serve as a key liaison between the acquired company and the acquiring company’s leadership, ensuring alignment and effective communication throughout the integration process. Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management: Oversee collaboration between cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Legal, Sales, etc.) to ensure integration activities are executed efficiently and in line with strategic goals. Facilitate regular integration meetings, executive briefings, and stakeholder updates, effectively managing expectations and addressing issues proactively. Change Management & Cultural Integration: Support change management initiatives that promote cultural alignment and smooth transitions for employees of the acquired company. Work closely with HR and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that foster a positive integration experience, helping to address any cultural challenges that may arise. Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the integration process, developing contingency plans as necessary. Quickly address and resolve issues that could impact integration milestones, budgets, or objectives, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders to implement solutions. Synergy Tracking & Performance Measurement: Define and track integration KPIs, metrics, and synergy targets to measure the success and impact of the integration program. Regularly report on progress toward goals, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Continuous Improvement & PMI Best Practices: Establish and refine PMI integration best practices, methodologies, and tools to support future integration programs. Document lessons learned from each integration project, identifying areas for improvement and developing standard operating procedures for future initiatives.