Project Manager, Acquisition Integration

About Emerald Emerald's talented and experienced teams grow our customers' businesses 365 days a year with products that create connections, deliver content, and drive commerce. We produce over 140 annual events, create and deliver content through print and digital channels, and power commerce through our seamlessly integrated in-person and digital platforms and channels. For more information, please visit http://www.emeraldx.com. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Acquisition Integration to lead acquisition integration projects across our organization. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing integration activities following mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless alignment of systems, processes, and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Integration Planning & Execution:

Develop and manage detailed project plans for acquisition integration, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Coordinate with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure smooth integration of acquired entities.

Risk Management:

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruption during integration.

Stakeholder Communication:

Serve as the primary point of contact for integration updates, providing clear and timely communication to executives and stakeholders.

Process Optimization:

Recommend and implement best practices for integration processes to improve efficiency and reduce complexity. Develop and refine playbook for future acquisitions.

Performance Tracking:

Monitor progress against KPIs and report on integration success metrics to leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field; PMP certification preferred. 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in M&A or acquisition integration projects. Proven track record of managing complex, multi-functional projects in a remote environment.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Tools:

Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira). About Emerald At Emerald, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We actively recruit and champion candidates who bring new perspectives from varied professional backgrounds and experiences, and we are intentional about ensuring a positive hiring experience for everyone. Our job postings don't contain experience inflation, and most don't require college degrees. Instead, they're crafted to focus on outcomes and transferable experiences that are assessed in a structured interview process carried out by trained hiring teams.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Target Compensation:

$ 110,000 - $130,000 Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidate's qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees' physical and mental health, including unlimited vacation for exempt employees, flexible working locations, 401(k) plan with a company match, medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits, parental and caregiver leave, dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, professional development programs like Toastmasters, and mental wellness tools. If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range, please email our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@EmeraldX.com.