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hireneXus · 4 days ago

Vice President – M&A Integration

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

hireneXus is a private equity-backed field services organization in the traffic infrastructure industry experiencing significant growth. They are seeking a Vice President of Integration to lead post-merger integration activities, drive synergy realization, and align people, systems, and processes under a unified operating model.

Human Resources

Responsibilities

Design and execute a comprehensive integration strategy for newly acquired or merged entities, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic and financial goals

Establish clear governance frameworks, success metrics, and communication protocols to guide all integration activities

Serve as the executive sponsor for cross-functional integration initiatives, driving accountability and alignment across the enterprise

Build and lead a dedicated Integration Management Office (IMO) to coordinate planning and execution across all integration workstreams

Develop and maintain a master integration plan that defines key milestones, deliverables, and interdependencies

Oversee cross-functional resource allocation and progress tracking across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Legal, and Sales

Partner closely with business and functional leaders to tailor integration approaches to each business unit’s unique needs

Facilitate collaboration between acquired organizations and existing teams to ensure seamless transitions and business continuity

Identify, quantify, and monitor cost savings and revenue synergies in collaboration with Finance and business leaders

Track performance against deal targets, reporting on synergy realization and post-acquisition value creation

Lead change management efforts to foster alignment, engagement, and adaptability across all levels of the organization

Work with HR to drive cultural integration, leadership alignment, and transparent employee communication strategies

Deliver regular updates to executive leadership, the board, and investors on integration performance, milestones, and risks

Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on integration priorities, challenges, and emerging opportunities

Conduct post-integration reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously refine the integration playbook

Develop standardized tools, templates, and best practices to support scalable and repeatable integration processes

Qualification

M&A integrationChange managementProgram managementSystems integrationBusiness operationsOrganizational change managementPMP certificationProsci certificationSix Sigma certificationExecutive communicationStakeholder engagementAnalytical mindsetStrategic mindsetCollaboration skills