Integration Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the coordination, planning, and implementation of a structured, multi-phase integration that is currently in progress.

• Assume responsibility for an early-stage merger integration and advance it from initial planning to detailed execution.

• Quickly familiarize yourself with the existing plan, workstream leaders, and stakeholders, driving pre-close milestones to completion in collaboration with the Chief of Staff.

• Develop and sustain comprehensive execution plans for 2026 across all workstreams, ensuring clear ownership, tracked milestones, and regular updates.

• Monitor workstream status and organize workgroup meetings effectively.

• Identify risks and obstacles, facilitate decision-making, and document outcomes to ensure stakeholders remain aligned and accountable.

• Create and implement a change management strategy across both organizations.

• Provide executive-ready updates and materials for steering committee and leadership reviews.

• Establish program-level guidance while directly executing tasks when necessary.

• Collaborate with leadership to define the 2027 roadmap and identify any gaps in readiness and coordination.

⛳️ Requirements

• PMP certification or a comparable project management credential is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of project management experience, including at least two end-to-end M&A integrations.

• Proficient in contemporary project management tools, such as Aha!, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint.

• Ability to meet high-availability expectations, including responsiveness during evenings and weekends for urgent matters.

• Experience in the healthcare industry, specifically in value-based care, technology-enabled clinical services companies, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), or managed care organizations.

• A background in consulting or experience in a consulting-related environment is preferred.

• Strong systems thinking capabilities, with a genuine comfort for complexity, interdependencies, and operating without complete information.

• Experience in bridging technology strategy with operational execution, including close collaboration with technology leaders to align product and systems decisions with broader integration objectives.

• Preferred candidates should be based in Chicago and available for regular in-person engagements.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.