Senior Manager, M&A Integration
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cologne • Germany
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About the role
- Develop and oversee comprehensive integration strategies and plans for all mergers and acquisitions, including JVs, strategic alliances and partnerships.
- Support the due diligence process led by Corporate Development to identify integration opportunities, challenges, and risks.
- Define integration objectives, success metrics, and timelines in collaboration with business unit leadership.
- Direct and manage cross-functional integration teams, ensuring effective execution of integration activities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all integration-related matters, providing guidance and support to stakeholders.
- Monitor integration progress, proactively addressing any issues or deviations from the plan.
- Facilitate communication and change management initiatives to support a smooth transition.
- Ensure that all integration activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Drive synergy identification and realization, focusing on cost-saving and value-enhancing opportunities.
- Report on integration status, progress, and outcomes to the executive team and board of directors.
- Lead post-integration evaluation to ensure that strategic goals are achieved and sustained.
- Mentor and develop a team of integration managers and specialists.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Strong experience in M&A, post-merger integration, transaction advisory, or strategy roles.
- Combination of management consulting experience (e.g. top tier or Big 4) and inhouse corporate experience strongly preferred.
- Experience leading teams or complex workstreams in matrixed, international environments.
Benefits
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) or related credentials.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced integration software.
- Familiarity with international M&A activities and cross-border integrations.
- Expertise in cultural integration and change management post-merger.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and financial modeling.
- Background in strategic consulting or advisory roles in M&A.
- Fluent German & English language skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
M&Apost-merger integrationtransaction advisorystrategy developmentdue diligenceintegration planningsynergy identificationchange managementregulatory complianceperformance metrics
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteam managementstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingmentoringcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingorganizational skillsadaptability
Certifications
MBA