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Blue Heron Capital · 7 hours ago

M&A Integration Operations Manager

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

Blue Heron Capital is a high growth company in the legal tech industry founded in 2017. They are seeking an M&A Integration Operations Manager to drive the successful integration of newly acquired businesses into their organization, collaborating closely with various teams and ensuring smooth execution of integration plans.

Angel InvestmentFinancial ServicesHealth CareSecurity

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end execution of post-acquisition integrations, from close through stabilization

Translate integration plans into actionable tasks and personally drive work forward when resources or clarity are limited

Identify gaps in ownership, process, or systems and proactively resolve them to maintain momentum

Ensure integrations move forward even in ambiguous or evolving environments

Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and HR to align teams and execute integration workstreams

Act as a central point of accountability across internal teams and acquired companies

Build trust with acquired company leadership and team members through hands-on support and clear communication

Support and execute the integration of technology platforms, including system configuration, data validation, workflow alignment, and issue resolution

Work directly within tools and systems to ensure processes function as intended post-integration

Document workflows, dependencies, and operational handoffs to ensure long-term sustainability

Identify risks early and take action to mitigate operational, technical, or people-related issues

Develop practical solutions when standard processes do not yet exist

Escalate issues when needed, with clear recommendations and options

Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on progress, risks, and next steps

Prepare materials for executive and steering committee discussions

Maintain visibility into timelines, deliverables, and outcomes without over-bureaucratizing the process

Qualification

M&A integrationProject managementCross-functional collaborationTechnology integrationProblem-solvingOperations experienceExecution focusIndependent decision-makingCommunication skills

Required

6–10 years of experience in operations, integration, implementation, or project-based roles where you were responsible for execution—not just coordination

Demonstrated experience working in complex, fast-moving environments (e.g., M&A integration, platform implementation, operations transformation)

Proven ability to work independently, make decisions, and drive outcomes with limited direction

Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action

Comfort working directly in systems, tools, and processes (CRM, ERP, internal platforms, or similar)

Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Willingness to travel 25–50% to support on-site integration work

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)