Project Manager - Merger Integrations

Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Overview Our Operations team is expanding and seeking a Project Manager - Merger Integrations to lead critical integration initiatives. In this role, you will manage the GBS Operations and Client Services workstreams for merger partner integrations, ensuring a seamless transition and positive experience for all stakeholders. You will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to: Develop and maintain detailed project plans Identify and escalat risks, while driving effective mitigation strategies Facilitate regular project meetings and provide clear, timely status updates Align integration plans with broader optimization initiatives This position reports to the Integration Program Leader. Success in this role requires building strong relationships with divisional and functional leaders across Gallagher Benefit Services, including IT, HR, Finance, and other key areas. This is a hybrid role with flexible work encouraged, based out of Gallagher’s global headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL, ideally 2-3 days per week. How you'll make an impact As a Project Manager for Merger Integrations, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that complex integration initiatives run smoothly and deliver measurable value. Your work will impact will be felth through: Scoping and planning projects: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, RAIDD logs, and supporting documentation to ensure clarity and accountability. Building Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with other GBS US integration workstreams to deliver a seamless experience for new merger partners and legacy GBS leadership across branch, regional, and divisional levels. Serving as a Trusted Point of Contact: Act as the primary liaison for leadership teams, merger partners, and integration managers – addressing questions, resolving issues, and providing timely support. Monitoring and Reporting Progress: Track business optimization initiatives, hold regular status meetings, and produce performance reports that measure cost, quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. Managing Risks and Driving Results: Proactively identify and escalat potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. About You Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years business operations and/or project management experience required. Strong business acumen. Adept with technology including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Preferred: Insurance industry experience desirable. You are a strategic thinking and a natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You bring a mix of business acumen, project management expertise, and a passion for delivering seamless integration experiences. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required 3+ years in business operations strategy or project management within mergers and acquisitions Experience in Employee Benefits brokerage or HR consulting industry preferred Strategic & Analytical Skills Ability to think strategically and solve complex business challenges, but are also attentive to the details Strong business judgment with the ability to identify intersections, assess risks, and recommend mitigation strategies Skilled in gathering, consolidating, and analyzing data to draw logical conclusions Leadership & Communication Proven ability to interact confidently with senior leadership and articulate integration strategies to diverse stakeholders Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited guidance Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Technical Proficiency Advanced PowerPoint skills (creating presentations for senior audiences) Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word Familiarity with project management tools and MS365 environment, including MS Teams and productivity tools Comfort leveraging AI-enabled tools for collaboration and efficiency Professional Attributes Commitment to continuous professional and personal development Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. 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... **The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process. We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr