Morson Talent are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work on the behalf of one of our prestigious Aerospace clients based in City of London. This is initially an 11 month contract with possibility of extension.
Acquisition Integration Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a complex, high-value acquisition integration that supports our divisions ambitious growth agenda and strengthens the secure software capabilities we can offer our customers. You&8217;ll play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes, influencing direction, and ensuring delivery excellence across multiple functions and stakeholders.
As an Acquisition Integration Project Manager, you&8217;ll join a high-performing team where your leadership and agile mindset will inspire collaboration and drive success. Your work will ensure that the acquisition transitions smoothly into the companies ecosystem, supporting our long-term strategic ambitions.
What you will do as an Acquisition Integration Project Manager
- Lead the delivery of the integration project, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, contractual obligations, and financial targets.
- Influence and manage senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful integration planning and execution.
- Oversee commercial negotiations and contractual change management in collaboration with Contract Managers.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and Legal to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Lead project-level risk and opportunity management, including contingency planning.
- Inspire and empower integration teams, fostering high performance and accountability.
- Report progress to senior leadership and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
- Champion governance, process improvement, and knowledge sharing across integration projects and the wider business.
What you&8217;ll bring
- Recognised expertise in leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects or programmes, ideally involving M&A or business integration.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to influence at executive level.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing project teams.
- Typically meets the APM Competency Framework at Project Manager (Advanced) or Programme Manager level.
- Eligible for certified membership of APM, PMI, AcostE, or equivalent.
Core Areas (must have):
- Proven leadership of complex, high-value projects across full lifecycle.
- Strategic stakeholder management and executive-level communication.
- Strong business acumen.
- Awareness of risk, governance, and performance management.
- Ability to shape strategic direction and drive continuous improvement.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Aerospace or the UK Defence Cyber Security Market
- Experience in Mergers & Acquisition projects
This role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at our offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.
You will be required to gain SC clearance.
If this position is of interest to you, please apply below or contact Chloe for more information, chloe.coxmorson.com