Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant

We are seeking an experienced and strategic M&A - Post Merger Consultant for our client in the manufacturing industry on a 3 month contract role with a chance to extend. The ideal candidate will be adept at coordinating multi-departmental efforts to achieve seamless integrations while driving operational efficiency and strategic alignment.Key Responsibilities:Integration Planning: Formulate and implement a comprehensive integration plan with clearly defined objectives, structured timelines, and measurable milestones to track progress.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, IT, and leadership teams to ensure consistent alignment across departments and project goals.Performance Enhancement: Identify significant opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and performance within key teams.Training Initiatives: Develop and implement cross-training programs for employees across various levels and departments.Structured Communication: Organize regular departmental meetings to maintain open communication channels, foster accountability, and provide updates on integration progress.Project Tracking: Utilize project management tools, dashboards, and Excel trackers to ensure seamless monitoring and effective execution of tasks.Process Optimization: Analyze potential synergies across teams, recommend optimizations, and introduce best practices for organizational growth.Risk Management: Create and deliver detailed progress reports to leadership, proactively identifying and addressing risks and challenges as they arise.Qualifications:M&A Expertise: Proven experience in managing M&A integration projects in complex, multi-departmental organizations.Project Management Skills: Advanced knowledge of project management tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe® methodologies).Strategic Problem-Solving: Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and adaptation in fast-paced environments.Goal-Oriented Approach: Track record of meeting deadlines under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and strategic priorities.Collaboration & Communication: Superior interpersonal skills to promote cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.Business Agility: A strong understanding of strategic planning, continuous improvement, and alignment of business needs with technical execution.