Senior Director, M&A Operations

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

📋 Description

• Drive the complete operational strategy, due diligence, integration, and separation/carve-out initiatives throughout the company's deal pipeline.

• Assess target business models, technology frameworks, organizational structures, and operational risks.

• Create integration cost models, synergy benchmarks, and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with functional leaders.

• Own and enhance the global M&A Playbook, encompassing frameworks, governance, tools, and methodologies.

• Act as the Integration Management Office (IMO) Lead for ongoing deals from pre-signing to post-close stabilization.

• Lead cross-functional integration teams and set up KPIs and value-tracking dashboards.

• Establish governance frameworks and provide regular executive updates on milestones, risks, and budgets on a weekly/monthly basis.

• Counsel C-suite executive sponsors and functional vice presidents, fostering consensus and resolving significant friction points.

• Oversee change management strategies that support cultural alignment, employee retention, and customer continuity following closure.

• Perform post-mortem evaluations and enhance operational execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or Engineering.

• An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.

• 10–12+ years of overall professional experience.

• 7+ years specifically focused on M&A operations, post-merger integration (PMI), or corporate development.

• Extensive experience managing intricate, cross-functional integrations or carve-outs in Tech/SaaS/Healthcare sectors.

• Background in top-tier management consulting (M&A practice) or corporate strategy/integration at a growth-stage or enterprise company is preferred.

• Proven expertise in project/program management governance (PMO/IMO setup).

• Strong financial insight and capability to model operational synergies and monitor deal budgets.

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities at all organizational levels.

• High adaptability and comfort in navigating ambiguity within fast-paced deal environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.

• Equity incentive plan.

• Direct access to C-suite leadership and strategic decision-making processes.

• Involvement in high-visibility, transformative growth initiatives.