Project Manager M&A/carve-out - Contract Role (Consulting background preferred)
Posted 1 day ago by Project Blackbook
£675 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Project Manager M&A/carve-out involves overseeing a confidential M&A/separation programme for a major UK supermarket group within a consultancy specializing in business and digital transformation. The position requires strong project management skills to coordinate workstreams and manage dependencies in a high-change environment. The role is hybrid, requiring two days on-site in North London, with the remainder of the work done remotely. This contract position is aimed at mid to senior-level professionals with a consulting background preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day delivery of an M&A/separation programme
- Coordinate workstreams, dependencies, and key stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Experience delivering M&A, carve-out, or separation programmes
- Strong project management and stakeholder management capability
- Consulting background (nice-to-have)
Salary (Rate): £675.00/daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Consulting
Role: Project Manager M&A/carve-out - Contract Role (Consulting background preferred)
Seniority: Mid and Senior levels
Day rate: Estimated £500-£675
Inside IR35
Project duration: 4 months (with likely extension), starting asap
Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site in North London, the remainder worked remotely
We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. The end-client is a professional services organisation. They're looking for a Project Manager to support a confidential M&A / separation programme within a major UK supermarket group. The role sits at the centre of a complex carve-out, coordinating workstreams, managing dependencies, and keeping delivery on track through a high-change environment.
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Tasks
- Manage day-to-day delivery of an M&A / separation programme
- Coordinate workstreams, dependencies, and key stakeholders
Requirements
- An independent consultant
- Experience delivering M&A, carve-out, or separation programmes
- Strong project management and stakeholder management capability
- Nice-to-have: Consulting background