Director - M&A Post Merger Integration - Corporate Development

Looking for candidate with overall 14+ years of experience & 5+ years of relevant experience in Post Merger Integration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of multiple acquisitions at a global level from integration strategy planning to integration execution. The integration lead is responsible for developing & implementing a comprehensive integration plan, which outlines the steps necessary to combine the business, operations, cultures, & systems of the merging entities.
• Partner with Executive Sponsor & Business & Functional leaders to incorporate the operating model, integration approach & organization structure for each acquisition Public.
• Be a thought leader & champion to raise the strategic profile of the Integration function both internally & externally
• Lead development of acquisition key tracking metrics aligned with transaction value drivers & synergy plan to drive performance management
• The integration process often presents unforeseen challenges. The lead must have strong problem-solving skills to navigate & resolve issues promptly.
• Drive day-to-day integration execution management, including development of integration plans, coaching cross-functional teams, managing weekly integration team meetings & driving proactive issue resolution
• Spearhead the integration governance & reporting including status reports & preparation for Integration Steering Committee meetings
• Lead the refinement of M&A Integration & Corporate Development playbooks that incorporate prior experience & industry best practices across all key workstreams

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-Graduate / Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD)
• 12+ years business experience in Strategy, Operations & Integration including a minimum of 5 years of experience in Post Merger Integration.
• Proven track record in leading M&A integrations or other complex system integration programs either within a publicly traded company or a top-tier strategy or operations consulting firm (minimum 5 transactions)
• Clear, crisp & convincing communication skills
• Thought leadership in M&A integration & ability to influence & push back with senior business leaders to drive the integration agenda
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple acquisitions simultaneously, executing against both individually as well as broader strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams & drive effective Integration planning & management
• Strong analytical, strategic & innovative thinker with creative problem-solving