M&A Program Manager

M&A Program Manager

Description

• Nota Consulting is seeking an experienced M&A Program Manager to lead complex mergers, acquisitions, integrations, carve-outs, and value creation initiatives for our clients. This role is responsible for managing enterprise-wide programs from transaction close through execution, partnering with executive leadership to deliver integrations, separations, TSA management, synergy realization, and operational transformation. The ideal candidate has a strong consulting background, exceptional program management skills, and experience leading cross-functional M&A programs across Finance, HR, Technology, Operations, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions. This individual will thrive in fast-paced environments, providing structure, governance, and executive-level communication to ensure successful outcomes.

• About Nota Consulting, LLC

• Nota Consulting is a boutique firm dedicated to delivering exceptional services in program management, organizational change management, and business analysis. We specialize in navigating the complexities of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) programs, cost and revenue synergies, reorganizations, integrations, divestitures, corporate strategy, and digital transformations.

• Nota Consulting was founded on the principle that there is a more effective way to serve our clients and collaborate with companies.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership

• Lead complex M&A integration, carve-out, divestiture, and business transformation programs from planning through execution.

• Establish and manage Integration Management Offices (IMO), Program Management Offices (PMO), and governance structures to drive successful program delivery.

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and critical path activities across multiple functional workstreams.

• Drive Day 1 readiness, Day 100 planning, TSA exits, and long-term integration milestones.

• Integration & Carve-Out Management

• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams including Finance, HR, Legal, Technology, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Shared Services.

• Manage Transition Service Agreement (TSA) planning, governance, execution, and exit activities.

• Facilitate separation planning for carve-outs, ensuring business continuity while minimizing operational disruption.

• Identify and proactively manage interdependencies across functional teams.

• Value Creation & Transformation

• Support value creation initiatives focused on synergy realization, cost savings, operational improvements, organizational redesign, and process optimization.

• Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and accelerated value capture.

• Monitor program KPIs and benefits realization to ensure strategic objectives are achieved.

• Executive Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic program management guidance throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• Lead executive steering committee meetings, governance forums, and program reviews.

• Develop executive-level presentations, dashboards, status reports, RAID logs, and decision materials.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to drive accountability, resolve risks, and maintain program momentum.

• Consulting & Business Development

• Provide program management and strategic consulting support across client engagements.

• Contribute to Nota Consulting's business development activities, proposal development, thought leadership, and internal initiatives.

• Mentor junior consultants and help establish delivery best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management, consulting, or M&A integration experience.

• Commercial consulting experience is required.

• Demonstrated experience leading one or more of the following:

• M&A integrations

• Corporate carve-outs and divestitures

• Transition Service Agreement (TSA) management

• Integration Management Office (IMO) or Program Management Office (PMO) leadership

• Value creation or operational transformation programs

• Strong experience building and maintaining integrated project plans using project management software (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar).

• Experience managing executive governance, steering committees, and cross-functional stakeholder groups.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• PMP certification preferred.

• Prosci or other Organizational Change Management certification is a plus.

• Experience working with private equity portfolio companies is highly desirable.

• Manufacturing, industrial, technology, or business services experience is preferred.

• Compensation & Benefits

Nota Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance, including fully paid employee premiums
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match up to 4% of salary
• Annual reimbursement of up to $1,000 for professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education
• Flexible Time Off
• Eligibility to participate in Nota Consulting's performance and business development bonus program

Salary

$100,000 - $150,000 per year