Associate Director, M&A Project Management

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.

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
• Cook up 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
• Cook up 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

• 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

Required

• Bring Your VIBE: 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
• 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