Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Req ID: 382019

We are currently seeking a Project Manager - Mergers Acquisitions (MA) to join our team in Bengaluru, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Project Manager – Mergers Acquisitions (MA)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Mergers Acquisitions (MA) to lead and coordinate strategic mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong project/program management expertise, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and proven experience driving cross-functional MA transactions from due diligence through post-merger integration and stabilization.

This role partners closely with business leaders, Finance, Legal, HR, Technology, Operations, Risk, and external stakeholders to ensure successful transaction execution, Day-1 readiness, integration planning, synergy realization, and seamless business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end MA integration, separation, carve-out, and divestiture programs from due diligence through post-close stabilization.

Develop and manage integration plans, project roadmaps, milestones, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and resource allocation.

Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Operations, Technology, Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and Risk Management.

Drive Day-1 readiness activities to ensure business continuity and a smooth transition.

Establish and manage governance frameworks, steering committees, executive reviews, project controls, and status reporting.

Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Support due diligence efforts by evaluating operational, technology, process, organizational, and business impacts.

Define, monitor, and track synergy realization plans, integration KPIs, and value-capture initiatives.

Develop and execute stakeholder communication and organizational change management strategies, including training and adoption plans.

Facilitate operating model alignment, business process harmonization, and target-state design activities.

Partner with technology teams on application rationalization, system integration, data migration, infrastructure transitions, and migration planning.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, audit, and risk requirements during transaction execution.

Monitor project financials, budgets, vendor performance, and overall program health.

Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, status reports, and decision-support materials.

Drive issue resolution and decision-making across multiple workstreams and senior stakeholder groups.

Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of MA methodologies, playbooks, and best practices.

Support post-integration reviews and transition activities to business-as-usual operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Management, or a related field.

8+ years of Project/Program Management experience.

Proven experience managing MA integrations, divestitures, carve-outs, separation programs, or large-scale transformation initiatives.

Strong expertise in project governance, integration management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

Experience working with senior leadership, executive stakeholders, and global cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent Project Management certification.

Experience leading technology integration and business transformation initiatives within MA environments.

Knowledge of integration management frameworks, synergy tracking, and value realization practices.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.

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