Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. Counting 3,000 consultants in 19 countries, we expect to achieve $420 million in revenue for the current fiscal year. With a global footprint and expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.
Job DescriptionContract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.
Sia Title: Project Consultant (Exempt Contractor)
Project Title: Senior Project Manager-Post M&A Integration
Level: Mid-Senior
Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 12 months
Project Hours: 40 hours/week (has to be above 30 hours to be full-time)
Location: Remote
The expected compensation range for this contract is $150k to $170k per year. The exact pay rate will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.
Key Responsibilities: One of our premier clients is seeking an experienced integration senior project manager to help successfully manage the diligence and/or integration of the company's acquired entities. Working with cross-functional teams, successful candidates are skilled project managers with broad functional knowledge who can see the big picture while juggling a myriad of details.
Form and lead the cross-functional team to create a detailed integration project plan.Manage the project to keep the milestones on track and, using sound judgment and excellent teamwork skills, address any issues.Regularly report progress, escalating issues, if necessary, to Integration management and Firm Execs Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business M&A goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans.At the project's conclusion, help with retrospective analysis to improve our M&A playbooks for the next deal.Qualifications7 years plus of applicable experience, including managing various projects of increasing responsibility, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or relevant work experiencePMP certification or equivalent preferredAdvanced MS Office skills: Project, Vision, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePointFamiliarity with M&A tools including Virtual Data Rooms is a plus.Has the ability to work multi-task and manage tight deadlines.Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgmentA high degree of business acumen and experience with mergers and acquisition diligence and integration activitiesDemonstrated excellent project management, communication, and teamwork skillsAbility to formulate the big picture while working on project detailsProven success at influencing and leading resources across multiple functions, workgroups, and management levels (demonstrates ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude.)Established credibility with upper managementA tolerance for ambiguity and flexibility to changing projects and prioritiesStrong written skillsGood judgement (regarding who to involve in what projects)Financial services industry knowledge is highly desireable but not requiredAdditional InformationAt this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).
Project Consultant Benefits
Statutory Time Off – Sick Medical, Dental, Vision: Eligible for Purchase Option401(k) Participation: Eligible after one month of employment with matching and 100% vesting first day of participationOur Commitment to Diversity
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Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.