Project Manager - M&A

Position Summary 

Reporting directly to the Director of Special Projects, 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 projectteam and ensure project targets (scope, schedule, cost, EHS, quality) are constantly monitored to ensure project delivery & success
• Develop detailed project management & execution plans and implement them
  • Tracking, reviewing and maintaining a detailed projectplan
  • Managing projectdeliverables in line with the project plan
  • Implement the projectmanagement plan according to the required project charter
  • Manage assigned resources to ensure projectmeets 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 projectteams to ensure proper interfacing and alignment in the overall project plan
  • Resolving cross-functional issues at projectlevel
  • 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 projectteam and cost controller
  • Initiating, recording, managing and resolving projectissues and escalating when needed to the program owner and project sponsor as described in the project charter
  • Responsible for all projectdocumentation 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  
• Collaboration  
• Excellent organization skills  
• Emotional Intelligence  
• 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
• Active listening skills  

Who we are! 

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission 

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision 

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies 

We do it right 

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven 

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth 

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems 

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done 

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships 

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family.  We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

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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. 

Salary : $77,000 - $105,000