Sr. Analyst - M&A Project Management & Operations Improvement
Remotely based in the U.S.
FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

MGT is a leading social impact and performance solutions firm that serves state, local, education, technology, and commercial clients across the U.S. and abroad. By elevating education systems, managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative, we can impact communities, for good, through client partnership. We deliver these solutions through our "three-point stance" of technology, education, and performance offerings.

Over the last several years, MGT has expanded education and technology offerings with the addition of Davis Demographics, EH&A (Eric Hall & Associates), Kitamba, Ed Direction, Step by Step Learning, Cira Infotech, and Layer 3 Communications. Leveraging a near-half-century record of accomplishment and reputation, MGT partners with thousands of agencies to provide trusted solutions that improve business and economic performance to help communities thrive. Celebrating its 49th year in 2023, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve.

As part of our Infrastructure Performance Group, MGT is seeking a Sr. Analyst - M&A Project Management & Operations Improvement. This role focuses on M&A project management and post-merger integration (PMI) activities between acquired companies and MGT. Reporting to the Vice President, this person will work cross functionally throughout the lifecycle of a M&A for the company.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Project Management

• Participate in formulation of integration strategy, including value creation goals, targets, and timelines
• Play key role in development of a standard PMI playbook with repeatable processes; establish PMI approach for both small acquisitions and larger more complex transactions
• Manage the end-to-end PMI process, including creation of the integration plan, organizing Day1 activities, and project managing each business function plan
• Collaborate with functional workstream leads to create and maintain integration checklists and activities across all deals
• Support all change management / communications activities across the business
• Develop, track and report on acquisition KPIs and metrics
• Report on progress, milestones, and risks associated with integration
• Develop integration lessons learned and adapt into future M&A activity
• Act as central point of contact - and source of truth - for internal and acquired company stakeholders
• related to integration communications & questions

Operations Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements, enabling tools and systems that deliver tangible value
• Maintain a process taxonomy and methodology to organize and assess enterprise processes
• Establish project teams & lead multiple improvement initiatives from initiation, analysis, solution design and execution and deliver successful outcomes by use of proven techniques (DMAIC, six sigma, lean, etc.)
• Measure, document and communicate progress and celebrate success stories
• Identify and eliminate waste and duplication in processes and practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• Three (3) or more years of transaction experience in Corporate Development, Project Management, M&A, or Post Merger integration
• Ability to structure and manage complex cross-functional projects and processes with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels
• Ability to think and pivot between strategic and tactical actions; persistent attention to detail, and ability to lead and flourish through ambiguity
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills; Able to interact effortlessly with senior executives, junior team members, and outside professional advisors, with the ability to calibrate based on the audience
• Confident leading meetings with executive stakeholders, making decisions, documenting progress, and resolving issues quickly and collaboratively
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with start-up, high-growth, and/or technology company preferred

MGT of America Consulting, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic or class protected by law.