Program Manager (M&A due diligence)

Program Manager (M&A due diligence)

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Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Alderley Edge, Cheshire
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Acquisition Due Diligence Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Room Due Diligence Management Mergers And Acquisitions Stakeholder Management

Summary: The role of Interim Program Manager focuses on leading and coordinating the due diligence process for corporate M&A transactions. The position demands strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and a comprehensive understanding of due diligence in complex corporate settings. Candidates must have direct experience in managing or delivering due diligence within M&A transactions. This is a hybrid role based in Cheshire, outside of IR35 regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and manage the due diligence program, including planning, governance, and reporting.
  • Build and track the critical path timeline to ensure all workstreams remain aligned.
  • Capture, escalate, and resolve key issues in real time.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams covering financial, legal, tax, compliance, HR, technology, and operations.
  • Manage external advisors to ensure timely and consistent outputs.
  • Oversee internal contributors to balance due diligence with business-as-usual demands.
  • Maintain the virtual data room, ensuring a single, controlled source of truth.
  • Act as the central liaison between internal leadership, external advisors, and the target organisation.
  • Prepare concise weekly updates for the M&A Steering Committee.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution.
  • Ensure due diligence activities meet all regulatory, confidentiality, and professional standards.
  • Identify and escalate key risks or potential deal-breakers.
  • Consolidate due diligence findings into clear, structured reports for senior executives and the Board.
  • Support valuation, deal structuring, and integration planning with data-driven insights.
  • Provide a comprehensive handover package at the close of the assignment.

Key Skills:

  • Proven track record as a Program Manager leading M&A due diligence.
  • Experience in professional services, legal, or financial environments.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams (legal, financial, operational, IT, HR).
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Skilled in managing virtual data rooms and advisor deliverables.
  • Available immediately or at short notice.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Alderley Edge

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Program Manager - M&A Due Diligence (Hybrid/Cheshire/Outside ir35)


Role Purpose
I am seeking an experienced Interim Program Manager with direct M&A experience to lead and coordinate the due diligence process for a corporate transaction. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role requiring strong program leadership, excellent stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of how due diligence is executed across complex corporate environments.


Please note: I can only consider candidates with direct experience managing or delivering due diligence within an M&A transaction. If you do not have this, please do not apply.



Key Responsibilities


Program Leadership




  • Establish and manage the due diligence program, including planning, governance, and reporting.




  • Build and track the critical path timeline to ensure all workstreams remain aligned.




  • Capture, escalate, and resolve key issues in real time.




Due Diligence Execution




  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams covering financial, legal, tax, compliance, HR, technology, and operations.




  • Manage external advisors to ensure timely and consistent outputs.




  • Oversee internal contributors to balance due diligence with business-as-usual demands.




  • Maintain the virtual data room, ensuring a single, controlled source of truth.




Stakeholder Management




  • Act as the central liaison between internal leadership, external advisors, and the target organisation.




  • Prepare concise weekly updates for the M&A Steering Committee.




  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution.




Risk, Compliance & Confidentiality




  • Ensure due diligence activities meet all regulatory, confidentiality, and professional standards.




  • Identify and escalate key risks or potential deal-breakers.




Decision Support & Handover




  • Consolidate due diligence findings into clear, structured reports for senior executives and the Board.




  • Support valuation, deal structuring, and integration planning with data-driven insights.




  • Provide a comprehensive handover package at the close of the assignment.





Essential Experience & Skills




  • Proven track record as a Program Manager leading M&A due diligence.




  • Experience in professional services, legal, or financial environments.




  • Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams (legal, financial, operational, IT, HR).




  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.




  • Skilled in managing virtual data rooms and advisor deliverables.




  • Available immediately or at short notice.




Key Attributes




  • Hands-on and delivery-focused - able to "hit the ground running."




  • Highly organised and detail-oriented.




  • Resilient under pressure, with excellent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.



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