About the role
- Lead and execute end-to-end integration efforts for two acquired companies, owning the overall integration roadmap and approach.
- Develop, manage, and track detailed project plans across functional workstreams (HR, Finance, Marketing, Technology, Legal, Operations, etc.).
- Partner with internal stakeholders and functional leaders to define priorities, resolve issues, and ensure alignment and execution.
- Monitor and report on progress, milestones, risks, and interdependencies to executive leadership.
- Proactively identify and mitigate integration risks, dependencies, and roadblocks.
- Drive effective change management and communication across internal and acquired company teams.
- Translate strategic integration goals into actionable plans, ensuring hands-on delivery and measurable outcomes.
- Establish clear governance and reporting structures for integration initiatives.
- Support post-integration reviews and continuous improvement efforts to capture learnings and refine future playbooks.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in post-merger integration, corporate development, management consulting, or similar program management roles.
- Proven M&A integration experience, ideally having led or played a key role in multiple acquisition integrations.
- Strong track record in cross-functional project management, coordinating across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and other corporate functions.
- Excellent program and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills — confident working with senior executives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and adapting quickly to change.
- Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction.
- Experience in change management, business transformation, or organizational design is advantageous.
- A high-impact, visible role at a pivotal stage in company growth.
- Opportunity to shape and execute the integration strategy from the ground up.
- A collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong executive sponsorship and support.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Remote flexibility with working hours aligned to UK or US East Coast time zones.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
post-merger integrationcorporate developmentmanagement consultingproject managementcross-functional coordinationchange managementbusiness transformationorganizational designanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
communicationstakeholder managementinfluencingattention to detailself-motivatedadaptabilityleadershipteam collaborationstrategic thinkingrisk management