M&A Transaction Project Manager

Nokia

Transaction Project Manager at Nokia supporting complex M&A integration and divestment projects. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transaction outcomes and Day 1 readiness.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $126,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the planning and execution of complex, cross‑functional M&A‑led projects, owning defined components such as project goals, schedules, milestone tracking, and budget-related activities (including budget development, cost tracking, and reporting).
Develop and co-support the overall transaction and workstream structure;
Coordinate with workstream leads (HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, etc.) to develop and execute integration/divestment plans across sign-to-close and post-close phases.
Develop and manage integrated project plans, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned and milestones are met, while regularly communicating progress to stakeholders.
Support and manage synergy, TSA (Transition Service Agreement), separation/integration milestones, risks, and interdependencies.
Act as a primary point of contact across all transaction stakeholders supporting the preparation of presentations, executive and steering committee papers, and decision-making packs, to support transaction execution
Work with business partners to design, introduce, or re-engineer existing processes
Utilize skills in conflict management and team building to foster a collaborative environment, resolving issues and risks that may arise during project execution.
Applying strategic thinking skills to identify potential scenarios, evaluate their impact and risk, and make informed decisions that directly affect outcomes.
Ensure all projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, Control, and other relevant guidelines, maintaining our control environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mandatory 2–5 years prior experience in IMO or DMO roles, supporting integration or divestment workstreams.
Experience across M&A integration, divestment planning, separation readiness, TSA management, Day 1 planning, and synergy tracking
A solid understanding of key stages and phases of deal preparation and execution processes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
Experience with communicating with and presenting to senior internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with integration/divestment frameworks, playbooks, and best-practice methodologies
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Experience working with external consultants and remote team members
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term disability, and long-term disability
Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

M&A integrationdivestment planningseparation readinessTSA managementDay 1 planningsynergy trackingproject managementbudget developmentcost trackingrisk management

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsconflict managementteam buildingstrategic thinkingproblem solvinganalytical skills