Business Integration Project Manager – Property Management

Location: East Sussex, UK
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: £50,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Integration Project Manager to lead and oversee the potential merger of two similarly sized freehold property management companies based in East Sussex.

This is a six-month fixed-term opportunity for a commercially minded Project Manager to coordinate the merger process, manage key stakeholders and support the successful integration of business operations, processes and teams.

Working closely with senior leadership from both organisations, you will be responsible for developing the project plan, managing risks and dependencies, coordinating activities across both businesses and ensuring that key milestones are achieved within the agreed timescales.

The role will require strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside the ability to manage change and navigate the complexities associated with bringing two established businesses together.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and coordinate the end-to-end project to support the potential merger of two property management companies.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, including milestones, deliverables, dependencies and timelines.
* Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across both organisations to establish project objectives and priorities.
* Assess existing business operations, processes, systems and organisational structures to identify opportunities for alignment and integration.
* Coordinate workstreams covering operational processes, people, systems, communications and business continuity, as required.
* Identify, manage and report on project risks, issues, dependencies and potential barriers to successful integration.
* Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops and progress reviews to ensure clear communication and effective decision-making.
* Monitor project progress against agreed milestones, providing regular updates and reports to senior management.
* Support the development and implementation of change management and communications plans.
* Ensure that proposed integration activities are coordinated effectively, with minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
* Track project costs, resource requirements and delivery against agreed objectives.
* Support the transition towards an integrated operating model, should the merger proceed.

Skills and Experience

* Proven experience managing complex business change, business integration, merger or transformation projects.
* Strong project planning, governance, reporting and risk management skills.
* Demonstrable experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
* Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and managing competing priorities.
* Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
* The ability to work independently, take ownership and drive delivery within a fixed timeframe.
* Experience within property management, real estate or a related professional services environment would be advantageous.
* Relevant project management qualifications, such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent, would be beneficial.

Project Objectives

The successful candidate will be expected to establish clear project governance, coordinate the activities required to support the potential merger, identify integration opportunities and provide senior leadership with the visibility and structure needed to make informed decisions and progress towards a successful outcome.

The precise scope of the merger and integration activities will be confirmed at the outset of the project.

Contract Details

This is an initial six-month fixed-term contract, expected to commence in November 2026. The indicative salary budget is £50,000 per annum, pro rata, with flexibility to discuss the appropriate rate based on the successful candidate’s experience and the final project scope.