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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Manager - M&A Specialist - **Company:** Talent Ltd - **Location:** Chessington, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Data Centers, IT Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Systems Integration, Network Routers, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815160081-it-project-manager--ma-specialist ## About the Role This role requires a seasoned IT Project Manager with a strong background in blue-chip environments, and proven experience delivering multiple complex M&A integrations - particularly across infrastructure, networking, and enterprise IT landscapes. The role requires strong delivery discipline across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and geographies. You will own end-to-end project delivery: planning, execution, dependency management, risk control, and executive communication-working across Agile and Waterfall methodologies., * 5-7+ years IT Project Management experience * 5+ years hands-on delivery of M&A IT integration projects * Strong experience in infrastructure and networking projects, including: * Network circuits, routers, switches * Telephony and conferencing platforms * Data centre consolidation and cloud environments * Experience working in blue-chip / enterprise environments * Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies * Experience managing multiple parallel workstreams and dependencies * Proven ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks * Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams * Experience with standard PM tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Clarity, Confluence) * Exposure to information security considerations in M&A projects * PMP or equivalent certification preferred * SAFe / Agile certification beneficial ## Description Overview Function: Enterprise IT - Strategic Planning / Technology Enablement Location: Remote (UK-based) with 1-2 days per month onsite in Chessington Coverage: UK & US stakeholders (flexible hours; late meetings required) Inside IR35 Role Overview: We are hiring a Project Manager for two projects to lead complex IT-led transformation initiatives within a large enterprise Pharma environment. This role requires a seasoned IT Project Manager with a strong background in blue-chip environments, and proven experience delivering multiple complex M&A integrations - particularly across infrastructure, networking, and enterprise IT landscapes. The role requires strong delivery discipline across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and geographies. You will own end-to-end project delivery: planning, execution, dependency management, risk control, and executive communication-working across Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Project Scope * Lead IT-driven M&A integration projects within a large enterprise / pharma environment * Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across infrastructure and enterprise IT * Deliver integrations for small to mid-sized acquisitions, including: * Endpoint replacement and deployment * Network and telephony integration * Audio-visual and collaboration tools * Server, application, and data centre migrations * Cloud migrations * Own end-to-end project delivery: planning, execution, risk management, and reporting * Coordinate internal IT teams, external vendors, and third-party partners * Manage dependencies, timelines, cost, and quality across complex programmes * Provide clear status reporting and escalate risks/issues to senior stakeholders * Operate across Agile and Waterfall delivery models as required Requirements * 5-7+ years IT Project Management experience * 5+ years hands-on delivery of M&A IT integration projects * Strong experience in infrastructure and networking projects, including: * Network circuits, routers, switches * Telephony and conferencing platforms * Data centre consolidation and cloud environments * Experience working in blue-chip / enterprise environments * Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies * Experience managing multiple parallel workstreams and dependencies * Proven ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks * Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams * Experience with standard PM tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Clarity, Confluence) * Exposure to information security considerations in M&A projects * PMP or equivalent certification preferred * SAFe / Agile certification beneficial ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [A guide for effective talent acquisition and sustainable integration of international employees](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1081-a-guide-for-effective-talent-acquisition-and-sustainable-integration-of-international-employees) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1067-local-candidates-vs-international-talent-building-the-very-best-dev-team) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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