Merger and Acquisition Separation Project Manager

Merger and Acquisition Separation Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Our Team in Nestlé Business Services is in charge of delivering world class business support to our colleagues and clients in Nestlé globally. We are committed to deliver with passion, reliability, innovation, discipline and excellence. Are you ready to join us?

As an M&A Separation Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful execution of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) separation projects. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and coordinate the various activities involved in the separation of business units or assets. This position requires a combination of project management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across different functions within the organization.

• Create separation masterplan in collaboration with the project team and ensuring consistency with the perimeter defined for the transaction (outlining the tasks, timelines, and resource requirements for the separation)
• Identify and highlight functional interdependencies and their impact on critical path
• Identify key decisions from both buyer and seller that influence separation tasks
• Drive day-to-day program management activities and activate/executing functional plans
• Collaborate closely with senior M&A Advisors to align separation strategies with overall business goals
• Map separation process stakeholders and ensure compliance to PM rules (NDA, others)
• Establish and implement clear governance, define roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths.
• Prepare decisions for different governance levels
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Prepare, document, and facilitate weekly separation meetings cycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (incl. finance, legal, IT, HR, and others) to facilitate alignment
• Identify potential risks and ensure the development of mitigation strategies and contingency plans by respective functions
• Work with finance teams to develop, track, and manage the separation project budget
• Identify requirements and advise on building a communication plan
• Oversee the separation of IT systems, infrastructure, and other technology-related assets
• Set-up and drive contract separation process across key contracts
• Support identification and planning of key steps for employee transfers and timelines

ARE YOU A FIT?

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP) is a plus
• 5+ years of proven experience in consulting, project management, specifically in M&A separation projects
• Strong understanding of business operations, finance, legal, and technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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