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Aprio · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager, M&A

Aprio is a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. They are seeking an accomplished and strategic Senior Project Manager to lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives, especially those involving M&A, within their Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO).

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and accountability for the projects, with a focus on M&A initiatives and post-merger integration, end-to-end coordination, ensuring strategic goals are realized
Drive cross‑functional execution and cadence by coordinating timelines and project activities with the stakeholders
Collaborate with executive sponsors, legal, finance, HR, IT, and other stakeholders to define project scope, project plans, deliverables, and success criteria for M&A programs
Facilitate project review meetings, identify risks ahead of time and establish mitigation techniques, create post-merger retrospectives to drive transparency and accountability
Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines, allocate resources strategically, and monitor progress to ensure timely and successful outcomes
Champion effective communication and knowledge sharing between merger teams, business units, and leadership throughout all project phases
Manage change requests and shifting priorities, adapting strategies to address evolving business needs during project lifecycle
Drive the adoption of ePMO best practices for M&A fostering efficiency in creating playbooks and frameworks
Seek opportunities to optimize workflows, introduce innovative solutions, and leverage lessons learned from past merger experiences
Utilize analytical platforms such as Power BI to identify trends, track synergies, and inform strategic direction during and after M&A activities

Qualification

M&A project managementStakeholder engagementPower BIPMP certificationProject management methodologiesCross-functional leadershipData interpretationAdvanced ExcelCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field
Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent is REQUIRED
8+ years of demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects in an enterprise ePMO, with a minimum of 5 years in Enterprise project management
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and communicate effectively with all levels in the firm
Advanced understanding of project and program management methodologies and tools (e.g., ClickUp, MS Project)

Preferred

Data interpretation/creating strategic vision from data post mergers
Advanced excel knowledge and experience to help analyze large amounts of data

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

Company

Aprio is a premier business advisory and certified public accounting firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
Charlesbank Capital Partners
2024-07-11Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Richard Kopelman
Chief Executive Officer
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Carolyn O'Boyle
Chief People Officer
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