M&A Integration Leader

JOB SUMMARY

The M&A Integration Leader plays a pivotal role in coordinating the integration process following mergers and acquisitions within our organization. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring successful integration execution while aligning with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management knowledge, analytical skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a proven track record of supporting complex integration initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Integration Planning

• Conduct assessments of acquired entities to identify integration risks, opportunities, and synergy potential.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define integration priorities, milestones, and success metrics.
• Work with workstream leaders to develop integration plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.

Project Execution

• Support cross-functional integration teams, providing guidance and direction throughout the integration lifecycle.
• Drive execution of integration plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, identify roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to keep integration initiatives on track.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders involved in the integration process.
• Communicate integration progress, challenges, and achievements to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Foster collaborative relationships with functional leaders, business unit heads, and integration counterparts.

Change Management

• Implement change management strategies to minimize disruption / maximize engagement during the integration.
• Promote cultural alignment between merging entities, fostering a unified organizational culture.
• Identify and address cultural differences and sensitivities that may impact integration outcomes.

Risk Management and Issue Resolution

• Identify integration risks and dependencies; develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies as needed.
• Facilitate resolution of integration-related conflicts and challenges.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in project management.
• Operations experience (3+ years) in an engineered product manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Understanding of M&A processes, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger integration.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Change management certification and/or project management certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 35% of the time.

LOCATION

This role is based out company offices in Chicago, IL.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.