About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic M&A Integration Manager to lead and execute the integration of acquired businesses across our organization.
This senior role is critical for driving value realization and operational synergy from M&A activities.
The successful candidate will have the authority and autonomy to engage with C-level executives, manage integration efforts across multiple subsidiaries, and build and lead its own integration team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Integration Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive integration plans that align with the strategic goals of the acquisition.
* Lead the end-to-end integration process, including planning, execution, and monitoring, to ensure successful integration of acquired businesses.
* Identify and prioritize key integration activities to achieve targeted synergies and business objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
* Collaborate with C-level executives, including the Chief Business and Chief Corporate Officers of subsidiaries, to provide regular updates and ensure alignment on integration efforts.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to complex integration challenges.
* Facilitate clear communication between corporate and subsidiary teams, ensuring consistency and transparency.
Team Leadership and Development:
* Build and lead the integration team, including selecting and managing team members.
* Mentor and coach team members, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
Operational Integration and Synergy Realization:
* Oversee the integration of key business functions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
* Develop processes to monitor and track the realization of synergies and report progress to key stakeholders.
* Address integration-related risks and issues promptly, ensuring resolution and alignment with overall business strategy.
* Develop KPIs and metrics to measure integration performance and make data-driven adjustments as needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
6+ years of experience in M&A integration, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role.
Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex integration projects across multiple locations and business units.
Strong ability to engage C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on delivering results.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence.