Transaction Project Manager

Job Description

The individual will support the planning, governance, and execution of cross functional integration or divestment activities, enabling Day 1 readiness, synergy realization, value capture, and successful delivery of transaction outcomes. They will work closely with senior leadership across Corporate Development, Business Groups, and enabling functions through structured IMO/DMO processes.

This role is ideal for an emerging professional who wants to accelerate their development in complex corporate transactions .

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Roles and responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of complex, cross‑functional M&A‑led projects, owning defined components such as project goals, schedules, milestone tracking, and budget-related activities (including budget development, cost tracking, and reporting).
• Develop and co-support the overall transaction and workstream structure;
• Coordinate with workstream leads (HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, etc.) to develop and execute integration/divestment plans across sign-to-close and post-close phases.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned and milestones are met, while regularly communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Support and manage synergy, TSA (Transition Service Agreement), separation/integration milestones, risks, and interdependencies.
• Act as a primary point of contact across all transaction stakeholders supporting the preparation of presentations, executive and steering committee papers, and decision-making packs, to support transaction execution
• Work with business partners to design, introduce, or re-engineer existing processes
• Utilize skills in conflict management and team building to foster a collaborative environment, resolving issues and risks that may arise during project execution.
• Applying strategic thinking skills to identify potential scenarios, evaluate their impact and risk, and make informed decisions that directly affect outcomes.
  
  

Ensure all projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, Control, and other relevant guidelines, maintaining our control environment

Key Skills And Experience

• Your skills and experience
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Mandatory 2–5 years prior experience in IMO or DMO roles, supporting integration or divestment workstreams.
• Experience across M&A integration, divestment planning, separation readiness, TSA management, Day 1 planning, and synergy tracking
• A solid understanding of key stages and phases of deal preparation and execution processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Experience with communicating with and presenting to senior internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with integration/divestment frameworks, playbooks, and best-practice methodologies
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working with external consultants and remote team members
  
  

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

About Us

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Our recruitment process

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
  
  

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

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All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.