Project Manager - Subsidiary Integration at Language Line, Burgess Hill, £400-£500 per day

We are a UK-based company currently undergoing the integration of a subsidiary into the parent company.

The transfer of staff is being overseen by our HR team.

The subsidiary has a portfolio of 60 customers and 20 suppliers. The project involves the liquidation of the subsidiary's business and the transfer of all trading assets to the parent company. This process is expected to take 2 to 3 months and requires a Project Manager to oversee internal processes, particularly focusing on operating procedures and billing changes.

This role is critical to the successful integration of the subsidiary into the parent company. The Project Manager will report to the Finance Director and work closely with the executive team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a good understanding of financial processes.

This is a temporary position with 3-months FTC.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage all (non-HR) aspects of the subsidiary integration process, ensuring smooth transition.

2. Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, and IT & Developer teams.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact between the parent company, subsidiary, and in some cases with third-party advisors, including accountants and legal
• Work closely with the executive team.

3. Systems and Processes:

• Work closely with developers and IT teams to ensure system alignment.
• The companies are already under the same financial system, operating processes and systems. The integration of financial systems will be overseen by the Finance team.

4. Customer and Supplier Transfer:

• Work closely with Operations and Sales teams to ensure the smooth transfer of customers from the subsidiary to the parent company.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to ensure that the transfer of suppliers is handled efficiently and without disruption.

5. Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the integration process.

6. Reporting:

• Provide regular updates to the Finance Director and Managing Director on the progress of the integration.
• Prepare and present detailed weekly reports on project status to the FD and MD.
• Ensure that the executive team is kept informed of any critical developments or decisions that may impact the overall success of the integration.

Key Requirements:

Experience:

• Proven experience in managing complex integration projects, ideally involving subsidiary mergers or liquidations.
• Background in Finance, Operations, and IT systems integration (desirable)

Skills:

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with UK legal, accounting, and tax regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with third-party advisors, such as auditors

Qualifications:

• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable.
• Previous experience in company integration desirable.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: £400.00-£500.00 per day

Expected hours: 14 – 16 per week