Transaction Project Manager
NOKIA, Dallas, TX, United States
Responsibilities
Support the planning and execution of complex, cross‑functional M&A 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.
Apply 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.
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.
EEO Statement
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
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Support the planning and execution of complex, cross‑functional M&A 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.
Apply 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.
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.
EEO Statement
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
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