M&A Integration Project Manager

Employment Type: Contract (12 months)

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – up to 4 days in office after July 1)

Rate: $100-120/hr

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Position Type: New Role

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global pharmaceutical organization undergoing significant growth through acquisition. They are seeking an experienced M&A Integration Project Manager to lead the end-to-end integration of a recently acquired business into their broader operations. Reporting into a senior leader within the PMO/Finance organization, you will act as the central orchestrator across Finance, Commercial, Logistics, and IT, ensuring a smooth transition from entrepreneurial, less structured processes into a more disciplined, controlled environment.

You will partner closely with leaders from the acquired business, and an external systems integration team to drive a complex systems landscape change, including the migration from QuickBooks to SAP and in-house commercial tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall project lead for the integration of the acquired business into our client’s operating model.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive integration project plan spanning Finance, Commercial, Logistics, and related functions.
• Lead the transition of Finance processes and data from QuickBooks to SAP, coordinating with internal and external technical teams.
• Oversee integration of in-house commercial software and logistics systems to ensure end-to-end process continuity.
• Establish, organize, and facilitate steering committee and governance meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and status updates.
• Coordinate across multiple business groups to identify, track, and manage dependencies, issues, and risks.
• Apply integration and PMO best practices to drive discipline, structure, and control into a more entrepreneurial environment.
• Work closely with a systems integration project manager and a third-party integration lead, providing direction, clarity, and escalation support as needed.
• Hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables and timelines while maintaining strong relationships and a collaborative approach.
• Monitor progress against key milestones, prepare regular reporting for leadership, and recommend course corrections where required.
• Support change management efforts to help the acquired business adapt to new processes, systems, and controls.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Integration Lead on M&A integrations, ideally within a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Strong background managing cross-functional projects involving Finance, Commercial, Logistics, Legal, IT and more
• Hands-on experience with financial systems integration, including migrating from QuickBooks to SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work within or alongside a PMO, using established project management and integration best practices.
• Experience coordinating with third-party systems integrators and internal technical teams.
• Track record of driving accountability across diverse stakeholder groups while maintaining positive, trust-based relationships.
• Comfort working with entrepreneurial teams and introducing greater rigor, structure, and controls in a pragmatic way.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including leading steering committees and senior-level meetings.
• Strong organizational abilities with a focus on managing dependencies, risks, and issues across multiple workstreams.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model in Toronto, with increasing onsite presence (up to 4 days per week) after July 1.

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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About Clarity Recruitment

Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3544185