Project Manager - M&A

Reporting directly to the Director of SpecialProjects, we are looking for a Project Manager to execute day-to-day management of assigned acquisition integration projects. The Project Manager, working in predictive and hybrid environments, will develop and execute detailed project management plans together with their assigned project team. Projects will focus on strategic growth initiatives and related activities as identified by executive leadership. Common project scopes may include mergers & acquisitions, system migrations, process improvements, market penetration, and software/hardware implementations. The primary focus of this role is leading the post-close integration of newly acquired businesses—coordinating cross-functional workstreams from Day 1 through completion of each integration, often across multiple concurrent acquisitions. Job Responsibilities Manage day to day operations alongside the project team and ensure project targets (scope, schedule, cost, EHS, quality) are constantly monitored to ensure project delivery & success Tracking, reviewing and maintaining a detailed project plan Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan Implement the project management plan according to the required project charter Manage assigned resources to ensure project meets deliverables & expected benefits and at the interest of the organization As needed, manage contractors and vendors to support projects. Coordinate cross‑functional integration workstreams (Finance, IT/systems, HR/People, Operations, and Commercial) against the integration charter and Day‑1/Day‑100 milestones Maintain the RAID log (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and drive timely resolution and escalation across workstream leads Build and maintain the integration plan in Smartsheet, cascading dependencies and predecessors as close dates and milestones shift Capture Lessons Learned across concurrent integrations and feed them back into the integration playbook Working closely with other stakeholders and sub project teams to ensure proper interfacing and alignment in the overall project plan Resolving cross‑functional issues at project level Providing status update to the key stakeholders via regular meetings and reports Prepares & delivers change requests and follows standard change control process with the support of the project team and cost controller Initiating, recording, managing and resolving project issues and escalating when needed to the program owner and project sponsor as described in the project charter Responsible for all project documentation control and formal communication Responsible for final documentation gathering and storage/archiving in document system Ensures adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines, directives and standards Required Experience and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required, and three (3) years project management experience in or a combination of education and experience. Project and/or program management experience preferred. PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred. Experience leading M&A integrations or post‑merger integration (PMI) workstreams strongly preferred. Strong ability to independently manage medium to high risk, high complexity, and high stakeholder visibility projects Knowledgeable of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines Knowledgeable of industry project management best practices Excellent analysis, problem‑solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Possess advanced skills in the use of project management software Demonstrate ability to manage project budgets and timelines Must be adept with the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely differing viewpoints Effectively facilitate interaction with executive level Able to consistently set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build high morale among team members Critical thinking skills Experience with problem solving and facilitation Proficiency with Smartsheet (required) plus other PM and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira; comfortable working alongside AI agents and AI‑assisted workflows as part of day‑to‑day delivery Continuous learner with a proactive mindset toward AI upskilling and cultural change Travel: 25% Type: Full time Location: St. Louis, MO Compensation: $77,000 - $105,000 Relocation: No relocation for this role. Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, matching 401k and paid time off. Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website. Physical Demands: Sitting and working on a computer for long periods of time. RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr