Project Manager to Drive Process Discipline, Governance, and Mergers & Acquisitions Support

Role: Project Manager to Drive Process Discipline, Governance, and Growth, Mergers & Acquisitions Support

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a telecom client focused on strengthening process discipline, governance, and evaluating growth opportunities. The role will involve driving structure, execution, and clear communication across the project lifecycle, with light M&A screening responsibilities.

The successful candidate will act as a key driver of operational rigor, ensuring that governance frameworks are followed, while also providing insight into what “good” looks like both in day-to-day operations and in potential M&A scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Process Discipline & Governance
  • Establish and reinforce structured project management practices.
  • Develop governance frameworks to ensure decision-making is timely, transparent, and well-documented.
  • Monitor progress and maintain accountability across stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence
  • Demonstrate and embed best practices in operations.
  • Provide clear frameworks and benchmarks for operational performance.
  • Ensure the client team understands and adopts practices that support long-term sustainability.
• Growth & M&A Screening
  • Support screening of growth and M&A opportunities to evaluate potential strategic fits.
  • Provide perspective on what “good” could look like operationally in an M&A scenario.
  • Synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Communication & Execution
  • Act as a hub for project communication, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and status updates to stakeholders.
  • Build trust through disciplined execution and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, PMO leadership, and strategy execution.
• Strong background in process discipline, governance, and operational rigor.
• Familiarity with M&A screening and growth strategy evaluation preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Prior telecom experience and understanding of the local Eugene, OR telecom landscape a plus.
• Ideally located in Salt Lake City, UT, or willing to travel.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years Program/Project Management experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Open to travel (Salt Lake City, UT, Eugene, OR, or Phoenix, AZ)
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions preferred