CrossCountry Consulting

Director, Acquisition Integrations – Transformation

CrossCountry Consulting

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: McLean • Virginia • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead pre-close integration preparation and post-close execution for acquisitions and strategic partnerships, ensuring operational readiness and smooth transitions
  • Own integration execution from pre-close through close to stabilization and post-integration review, partnering with executive sponsors to ensure intended outcomes are achieved
  • Translate deal rationale and leadership priorities into actionable integration plans and measurable milestones
  • Establish, operate, and continuously improve the Integration Management Office (IMO), including governance structures, cadence, reporting, and decision frameworks
  • Develop standardized integration playbooks, tools, and methodologies to support repeatable, scalable integration execution
  • Monitor risks, dependencies, and progress across workstreams, escalating issues and driving resolution
  • Lead and coordinate multiple integration workstreams across HR, Operations, Recruiting, Technology, Legal, RevOps and Accounting/Finance, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely execution
  • Serve as the primary integration lead, coordinating functional owners, managing interdependencies, and driving execution across workstreams
  • Partner with practice and functional leaders to identify and enable revenue and operational synergies, supporting planning, sequencing, and execution tracking
  • Provide visibility into integration progress and outcomes, helping leadership assess whether intended value is being realized (without direct P&L ownership)
  • Lead broader business transformation initiatives during periods of lower acquisition activity
  • Apply deep professional services operational expertise to identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and change adoption across the firm
  • Support firmwide initiatives that require structured change management, cross-functional coordination, and program leadership
  • Develop and execute clear communication and change management strategies to support adoption and minimize disruption
  • Partner closely with executive sponsors, senior leadership, and Corporate Development team to align integration and transformation efforts with strategic priorities
  • Build strong relationships across internal teams and external partners to foster collaboration and resolve issues quickly
  • Stay informed about emerging AI tools, technologies and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in professional services operations, integration management, transformation, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-functional integration or transformation initiatives in dynamic environments.
  • Strong PMO and program management expertise, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and interdependencies.
  • Executive-level presence and communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and drive action across senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to operate with high ownership and accountability, even when working through influence rather than direct authority.
  • Strategic thinker with strong operational judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
  • Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred but not required.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • professional development
  • travel opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
integration managementtransformation initiativesprogram managementchange managementprocess improvementoperational readinessrisk monitoringmilestone trackingAI tools adoptionstrategic planning
Soft Skills
executive presencecommunication skillsinfluenceproblem-solvingcollaborationaccountabilitystrategic thinkingadaptabilityleadershiprelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA (preferred)