Merck Group

Senior Project Manager Finance - Transformation Projects (all genders) part/full-time

Merck Group  •  Darmstadt, DE (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your role:

As a science and technology company with a strong position in key markets globally – our company is continuously evolving through M&A and transformations. The Group sets ambitious value-generating targets for its M&A delas and transformations.

As Senior Project Manager Transformations & Integrations, reporting into Group Controlling, you drive the financial integration of M&A transactions and carve-outs across all project phases. You act as the central point of contact for post-merger integration, leading financial integration and carve-out workstreams from planning through execution, including acquisition tracking and synergy management. Building on this M&A focus, you also lead global transformation programs, conduct strategic assessments, and take ownership of accounting for one-off costs related to both integrations and transformations. Throughout, you collaborate closely with M&A, Portfolio Execution, Finance, IT, and HR to ensure smooth, well-coordinated delivery.

Who you are:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Science, or Technology
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, Business Controlling, at a Big 4 firm, or a top-tier strategy consultancy is strongly preferred
  • 3+ years of operational experience executing post-merger integrations, carve-outs, transformations and/or portfolio management is a must
  • Expertise in business cases, corporate finance, and valuations is a plus
  • Strong project management skills to drive global initiatives and act as a sparring partner for executives
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Culturally savvy, with determination and strength in change management and communications
  • AI literacy or interest in AI, including critical thinking and experience with AI tools, concepts, and prompt engineering to accelerate project execution and drive synergies
  • Affinity, curiosity, and enthusiasm for all three business sectors (Life Sciences, Healthcare and Electronics)

Role Level: Project Manager 3

Department: EF-CO-CT Transformations & Integrations

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Merck Group

About Merck Group

This channel is not intended for U.S. and Canadian visitors. Merck operates in the U.S. and Canada as EMD Serono in Healthcare, MilliporeSigma in Life Science and EMD Electronics in Electronics. An unaffiliated and unrelated company, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, US holds the rights in the trademark MERCK in the U.S. and Canada.

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We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.

We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.

Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.

We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength.

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Work your Magic and join Merck.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Darmstadt, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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