Sr Project Manager - Mergers and Acquisition - Remote - Gallagher

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Project Manager - Merger & Acquisition

Indulge your passion for problem solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's Global Brokerage M&A team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you will shepherd insurance agencies and their teams as they walk through the journey of joining Gallagher. Together, we will build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So,even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Please note additional position details below:

• This is a Temp-To-Hire, W-2/T4 position.  We are not able to do 1099 or C2C or incorporation.
• It is a fully remote role that will need to be based in the U.S. or Canada
• You must meet our U.S. or Canada Eligibility requirements for work authorization as noted under

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Team.  In this role, you will lead and oversee the due diligence and early integration phases of our M&A activities for Gallagher’s P&C division across the Americas. You will also play a crucial role in integrating acquired companies (merger partners) and optimizing business processes to achieve strategic objectives. 

How you will make an impact:

Due Diligence Phase

• Lead and coordinate the due diligence process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess the financial, operational, legal, and cultural aspects of potential acquisitions.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive due diligence plan, including coordination of data collection, analysis, and risk assessment.
• Lead due diligence process as single point of contact for merger partner, deal broker, and buyer’s deal team - coordinating meetings, follow up tasks, and critical items to get to deal close.
• Share due diligence findings to senior management and stakeholders via written due diligence reports.
• Produce onsite DD meetings and meeting materials.

Integration Phase

• Collaborate with numerous functional leaders to develop a detailed integration plan that aligns with the organization's strategic goals and enhances overall operational efficiency.
• Run calls & meetings to promote good communication and accountability among functional teams executing post-close integration activities - including technology integration, workforce alignment, process optimization, and cultural adoption.
• Monitor and manage integration project timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Address challenges and roadblocks that arise during the early part of the integration process, ensuring swift resolution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, throughout the M&A process.
• Communicate project progress, risks, mitigation steps, and outcomes to senior leadership, executive teams, and relevant functional areas.

Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies within the organization and acquired entities.
• Collaborate with process owners to design and implement standardized and streamlined processes post-acquisition.
• Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of integration processes, advocating for adjustments as needed. 

Skills for Success:

• Strong understanding of business strategy and operational processes in the insurance agency/broker space.
• Strong communication, professional empathy, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, executive leaders, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule.

About You

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in project management.

Preferred:

• Prior experience leading M&A due diligence and integration efforts is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus.

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.