Corporate Development Project Manager

RSM US LLP•Stamford, CT

7d•$120,000 - $205,200

About The Position

The Corporate Development Project Manager partners strategically with leadership to drive execution of short- and long-term goals, with a primary focus on advancing deal activity. This role owns the end-to-end deal execution process, requiring strong judgment, urgency, and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional work. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks, solving problems, and keeping transactions moving forward.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
5–8+ years of experience in corporate development, transaction advisory, or professional services
Proven experience leading deal execution or major workstreams within transactions
Strong stakeholder management experience in a matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing diligence processes, data rooms, and complex deal workflows
Experience tracking and managing post-close obligations and deliverables through to resolution
Strong financial modeling skills, including experience building synergy, purchase price adjustment, or related deal models
Hands-on experience owning post-close mechanics and/or transition service agreements (TSAs)
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate development or deal services within a professional services firm
Experience supporting post-merger integration planning and execution
Experience owning post-close synergy realization and reporting
Project management certification or formal project management training

Responsibilities

Partner strategically with Corporate Development and Operations leadership to execute on deal and business priorities
Understand and navigate deal execution from initiation through close, integration, and post-close, ensuring timelines and milestones are met
Lead cross-functional coordination across finance, legal, HR, and business teams to ensure alignment throughout the deal lifecycle
Understand and navigate the end-to-end deal process, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder communication
Oversee diligence and data room management, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely completion of materials
Provide clear visibility into deal status, risks, and key decisions to senior leadership
Proactively identify, assess, and resolve issues; escalate risks early with recommended solutions to avoid surprises
Lead integration readiness planning and ensure smooth transition to integration teams
Oversee post-close responsibilities, including the tracking and completion of closing deliverables, post-close obligations, and conditions subsequent
Own the post-close financial mechanics end-to-end, including purchase price adjustments, working capital true-ups, escrow releases, and earnout milestones, partnering with finance and legal as needed
Own transition service agreements (TSAs), including scoping, tracking, governance, and wind-down, ensuring obligations are met and services are exited on schedule
Build and maintain post-close synergy models, quantifying cost and revenue synergies, tracking realization against targets, and reporting progress to leadership
Monitor integration progress against plan after close, maintaining accountability for milestones, open items, and obligations through the post-close period
Maintain a system of record for post-close commitments and reporting, ensuring obligations are documented, owned, and resolved on schedule
Operate independently to identify process improvements and enhance efficiency across deal execution and post-close management
Create and execute detailed project plans; adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements
Provide hands-on support for time-sensitive, high-priority initiatives
Ensure a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail across all deliverables
Advocate for effective use of internal systems and tools supporting deal tracking, execution, and post-close monitoring
Other duties as assigned.