Associate Director, M&A Project Management

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We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How We LEAD: Virgin Music Group is a fast-growing, globally scaled music company which provides artist & label services to a diverse roster of artists, labels, and entrepreneurs around the world. As part of our continued expansion, we are building a strong M&A Integration capability to support acquisitions and strategic transactions across multiple regions. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, M&A Project Management to join this team and help executed complex, cross-border integrations. This role is based at Virgin Music Group and works closely with stakeholders across Universal Music Group, combining the agility of a growth-oriented organization with the scale and global reach of the world's leading music company. This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping how a growing company integrates new businesses, systems, and teams-while gaining exposure to enterprise-level transformation and senior leadership across a global organization. How You'll CREATE: Integration Program Management - Manage end-to-end integration programs from pre-close planning through post-close execution and stabilization - Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, dependencies, and risk tracking across multiple workstreams - Apply consistent execution discipline and governance while adapting plans to evolving business needs Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration - Partner with leaders across Finance, People, Inclusion & Culture (PIC), Technology, Operations, Legal, and Product within Virgin Music Group and Universal Music Group - Coordinate integration activities across multiple countries and regions, accounting for local regulatory, employment, and operational considerations - Serve as a central point of coordination between Virgin Music Group and acquired businesses Enterprise Technology & Digital Enablement - Support integration activities related to enterprise platforms, including HR systems, enterprise financial software, and other core business technologies - Coordinate technology-related workstreams spanning functional, regional, and central teams - Translate system and data dependencies into clear milestones and execution plans for business stakeholders People & Change Considerations - Partner closely with PIC teams on organizational integration, workforce planning, and employee experience topics - Support people-related integration activities across jurisdictions, including local employment requirements and transition planning - Contribute to structured change management efforts through clear communication and stakeholder engagement Stakeholder Communication & Governance - Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, and materials for integration leadership and senior stakeholders - Surface risks, tradeoffs, and decision points early to support timely, informed decision-making - Facilitate alignment across teams and regions while keeping integration objectives on track Bring Your VIBE: Required - 7+ years of experience in project or program management, with exposure to M&A integration, enterprise transformation, or complex cross-functional initiatives - Experience working in global organizations with multiple stakeholders and shared ownership models - Demonstrated success managing cross-border, multi-country programs - Familiarity with enterprise technology platforms, such as Workday and enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) - Exposure to digital supply chains or complex operational environments - Working knowledge of HR / people considerations across multiple jurisdictions - Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Preferred - Experience working across parent / subsidiary or multi-entity enterprise environments - Background in consulting, integration, or transformation roles - Experience with formal program governance and executive reporting - Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), or equivalent hands-on experience - Experience in music, media, technology, or other IP-driven businesses Why Join Virgin Music Group - Be part of a growing, entrepreneurial organization with global reach and momentum - Work on high-impact integrations that directly support strategic expansion - Gain exposure to senior leaders across both Virgin Music Group and Universal Music Group - Operate at the intersection of creativity, technology, and global business - Help build and shape integration capabilities i

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