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Ricoh are currently recruiting for a Senior Programme Manager for Post-Merger Integration ideally UK based who will be responsible for leading the delivery of integration plans aligned with the
One Ricoh blueprint and respective country-level strategies. This includes realising significant cost savings and operational efficiencies to enable and support business growth.
This role will be navigating complex governance structures, working across multiple time zones, and engaging with diverse stakeholders across different countries and cultures. The Programme Manager will oversee the Integration Management Plan, provide indirect leadership to local Project Managers (depending on the scope of active projects), and ensure all integration activities are executed efficiently, effectively, and in full alignment with Ricoh’s strategic objectives.
It is essential for this role that the successful candidate has a proven background of experience and skills in post-merger integration.
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What you will be doing
Strategic Project Delivery in a Complex, Matrixed Environment
- Lead the delivery of complex, multi-country post-merger integration programmes in alignment with the One Ricoh blueprint and overarching strategic goals.
- Operate across a highly matrixed, international structure, balancing regional, functional, and corporate priorities.
- Provide senior-level strategic direction to ensure the seamless integration of acquired entities into Ricoh’s operating model.
- Define and manage the engagement of in-country Project Managers based on integration phasing and blueprint scope, while fostering a high-performing and collaborative cross-border team culture.
Senior Risk and Issue Management
- Proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate strategic and operational risks, issues, actions, and decisions (RAID) with significant business impact.
- Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks to safeguard programme success across diverse cultural and regulatory environments.
Executive Reporting and Governance
- Prepare and present comprehensive, insight-driven progress updates to the Integration Steering Committee and senior leadership.
- Ensure high-impact, transparent communication with executive stakeholders, flagging critical risks, dependencies, and successes.
Complex Project and Dependency Management
- Orchestrate inter-dependencies across multiple workstreams, business units, and geographies to drive cohesion and timely delivery.
- Maintain strict alignment with the integration blueprint, ensuring that regional and global activities progress within scope and timeline.
Transition Management and Business Readiness
- Define clear transition and exit criteria to enable a structured handover to business leadership.
- Partner with functional and regional leaders to ensure operational readiness and long-term value realisation post-integration.
High-Level Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with senior executives, business leaders, and external stakeholders to secure alignment, sponsorship, and momentum.
- Act as the senior integration representative and trusted advisor across Ricoh’s leadership community.
Continuous Improvement and Strategic Learning
- Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned and best practices into future integration planning.
- Contribute thought leadership to elevate integration maturity, value capture, and strategic alignment across Ricoh Europe.
You will ideally have
- Ideally candidates will be educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent level professional qualification/experience, with preference given to subjects such as Business, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree (e.g. MBA) is also advantageous.
- Preferably candidates will hold a recognised project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent.
- It is essential for this role that successful candidates have a proven background of Post-Merger Integration experience and large-scale business transformation programmes, ideally across multiple geographies, functions, and cultures. Ideally including a proven track record of delivering measurable results across multiple geographies and functions.
- Ideal candidates will have proven PMI Best Practice Knowledge, able to demonstrate a solid understanding of industry-standard post-merger integration frameworks, tools, and methodologies, with a focus on continuous improvement and value realisation.
- Preferred candidates will have strong Strategic and Operational Leadership skills, with the ability to lead and influence diverse, cross-functional teams within a matrixed organisation. Skilled in aligning local execution with global strategic objectives.
- Successful candidates will have advanced Risk and Issue Management, with excellent problem-solving, risk mitigation, and decision-making capabilities—able to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities effectively.
- You will ideally be accustomed to working at executive-level and have excellent communication and influencing skills. You will be able to demonstrate outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with senior executives and cross-border teams.
- Preferably successful candidates will come from a proven Project and Programme Management Excellence background, with deep expertise in strategic planning, programme governance, and end-to-end project delivery—consistently delivering within scope, time, and budget constraints.
In return for your commitment, you can expect
- A competitive salary package
- Industry leading benefits
Ricoh is an exceptional place to work. A place where there is strong emphasis on career development for the right individuals. This is a role where you can excel within a fast-paced environment and succeed within a thriving organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where you can truly capitalise and build on your own experience.
Ready to make that change? Apply now for a confidential conversation with our Recruitment Team.
We are an equal opportunities employer
At Ricoh, we embrace and respect the collective and unique talents, experience, and perspectives of all people. Together we inspire remarkable innovation. That’s how we live the Ricoh Way.
Ricoh have removed the disclosure of convictions box from their application process (ban the box - http://www.bitc.org.uk/programmes/ban-box) offering equal opportunities to all.
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