M&A Integration Director

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The M&A Integration Director is the central orchestrator of post-merger integration (PMI) across all functions within IFS. This role is accountable for designing, driving, and governing the end-to-end integration program for newly acquired businesses, laying the foundation for successful value realization. The Director partners with functional integration stakeholders, acquisition Executive Sponsors, and FP&A to ensure that integration priorities are set, blockers are escalated, and synergies are tracked and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Transaction and Due Diligence:

· Working closely with the IFS Corporate Development team and functional integration leads to complete a robust due diligence process

· Work with the Executive Sponsors and Corporate Development teams to develop robust Business Cases with clear value creation and synergies

· Work with third party advisors on FDD, TDD and LDD to develop integration standards and high level hypothesis

PMI Program management:

· Architect and execute the cross-functional PMI program, covering all IFS functions including Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Customer Success.

· Chair the PMI Steering Committee, setting cadence, agenda, and escalation protocols.

· Develop and maintain the integration roadmap, milestones, and success metrics.

Stakeholder Orchestration:

· Collaborate with functional management to align integration plans, clarify accountabilities, and resolve interdependencies.

· Direct and manage functional integration leads to deliver functional integration in support of the value creation and mitigate risks identified in Diligence

· Constructively question functional integration stakeholders to ensure integration objectives are met and priorities are clear.

· Escalate blockers and risks to executive management as needed.

· Build strong trusted relationships with Acquired Company teams.

Value Realization:

· Partner with acquisition Executive Sponsors and FP&A to track synergy delivery, cultural alignment, talent retention, customer migration, and systems harmonization.

· Ensure integration activities lay the groundwork for long-term value creation and operational excellence.

Governance & Reporting:

· Own integration governance, reporting regularly to the CFO and executive team on progress, risks, and outcomes.

· Ensure transparent communication and documentation across all integration workstreams.

Continuous Improvement:

· Capture lessons learned and best practices to refine future PMI playbooks and accelerate integration velocity.

· Ensure clear transition plans to Business As Usual for longer lead time initiatives.

Education & History:

· Significant history working in a similar M&A integration or transformation management role

· Proven ability to deliver value creation through M&A

· Minimum 5 yrs in senior project/program management,  with direct PMI involvement

· High level education (or equivalent)

· Knowledge of standard corporate functions (Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, Legal, etc.)

· Fluent in English

· History of working in global matrix organizations

Critical Success Factors:

· Speed and discipline in integration execution

· Cultural fit and change management

· Systems and process harmonization

· Talent retention and engagement

· Customer experience continuity

· Synergy capture and value tracking

Expected Competencies:

· Exceptional cross-functional project/program management skills

· Ability to influence and question senior management without direct authority

· Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities

· Gravitas and credibility to lead in a global matrix environment

· Resilience under pressure and ability to manage multiple priorities

Beneficial:

· Proven history in the software technology sector

· Supplementary management or professional qualifications

· Background in consulting, transformation, or in-house integration management

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