M&A Integration Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the integration of acquired businesses into Ventura Community Partners on behalf of the Integration Management Office.

• Develop and execute integration plans from pre-close through the transition to operations.

• Simultaneously manage multiple acquisitions.

• Establish integration plans, shared workspaces, milestones, and timelines.

• Facilitate workstreams in Finance, Accounting, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations.

• Manage dependencies, sequencing, scope modifications, risks, delays, and decision-making.

• Create and finalize Day 1 readiness plans.

• Lead communication strategies, Day 1 messaging, and employee town hall meetings.

• Conduct integration kickoffs with acquired businesses and functional kickoffs.

• Act as the primary contact for leaders of acquired businesses.

• Host weekly leadership meetings and support cultural integration efforts.

• Conduct weekly integration status meetings and distribute agendas, minutes, and action items.

• Provide executive updates and prepare materials for the steering committee.

• Assist the VP of Integration in tracking value creation milestones.

• Maintain risk and issue logs and drive items to ownership, resolution, and closure.

• Escalate issues that impact personnel, plans, commitments, or deal terms.

• Drive the completion of functional integration and document the handoff to operations.

• Conduct close-out reviews and capture lessons learned.

• Maintain integration plans, trackers, and dashboards using project management tools.

• Assist functional leaders in updating their milestones.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in integration, transformation, or program management roles.

• At least 3 years of direct experience in M&A integration.

• Proven record of leading integrations from start to finish, from pre-close to operational handoff.

• High emotional intelligence with an ability to build trust quickly.

• Strong program and project management skills in complex, cross-functional environments.

• PMP or a similar certification is preferred.

• Strong business and financial understanding.

• Familiarity with Finance, Accounting, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations integration.

• Knowledge of Day 1 readiness and change management processes.

• Clear and composed communication abilities.

• Proficient in project management and collaboration tools such as monday.com or similar platforms, Microsoft 365, and Teams.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% to sites of acquired companies.

• Experience in community association management, property management, or a similar multi-site service industry is a plus.

• Experience in a private equity-backed or roll-up company is preferred.

• Preferred experience managing multiple integrations concurrently.

• Preferred experience in coordinating systems and data transitions during integration.

• Ability to travel to integration meetings or acquired company sites; satisfactory driving status is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Wellness program.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Company-matching contributions to 401k plans.

• Paid time off for vacations, holidays, medical needs, and volunteering opportunities.

• Paid parental leave.

• Training and educational assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Calm Health.

• Optional short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Pet insurance.

• A supportive team dedicated to employee success.