Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Integration

Spectrum Health Care (SHC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto seeks a skilled M&A Integration Manager to design integration strategies and lead cross-functional efforts. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in business administration and over 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within private equity. Responsibilities include developing integration plans, managing budgets, and overseeing multiple workstreams to ensure alignment and progress.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Culture

Accommodations for disabilities upon request

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, preferably in private equity.
• In-depth understanding of M&A process and integration planning.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design a comprehensive integration strategy for mergers.
• Create and maintain M&A integration playbooks.
• Lead planning sessions and manage integration budgets.
• Oversee HR, IT, Finance, and Operations workstreams.
• Provide clear direction to workstream leaders.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Master’s degree in business administration

Tools

Project Management Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Overview

Design integration strategy and lead cross-functional M&A integration efforts to realize merger objectives, timelines, resource requirements, costs, and KPIs within Spectrum Health Care.

Responsibilities

• Design Integration Strategy : Develop a clear, comprehensive integration plan aligned with merger objectives, timelines, resource requirements, costs, KPIs, and organizational context. Collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to ensure alignment.
• Create the Ultimate M&A Playbook : Architect the development and ongoing maintenance of Spectrum’s M&A integration playbooks, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged. Regularly update playbooks to address the unique requirements of each acquisition and integration.
• Facilitate Planning and Reporting : Lead pre-close planning sessions, establish structured timelines, and provide regular updates on the integration progress to ensure transparency and accountability. Develop and manage the integration budget.
• Lead and Manage Workstreams : Oversee key workstreams such as HR, IT, Finance, and Operations to fuel alignment and progress. Identify resource gaps, develop mitigation strategies and contingencies. Use metrics and project management tools to monitor milestones, detect delays, and adjust plans as needed.
• Managing Stakeholder Expectations : Provide clear direction to workstream leaders, clarify priorities, and keep senior management informed on progress. Balance competing priorities, actively engage leadership and staff to foster alignment, resolve obstacles, and support effective decision-making. Maintain transparency through regular stakeholder updates.
• Cross-Functional Involvement : Provide support for diverse company initiatives as needed, including assisting with M&A pre-close diligence, corporate development, strategic initiatives, and additional projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience related to mergers and acquisitions, preferably within private equity-owned companies; experience may include leading parts of an M&A process, integration project management, consulting on M&A, or working as part of an M&A deal team, supported by hands-on operating experience in a large company
• In-depth understanding of the M&A process, due diligence, and development of deal value creation and integration planning to deliver on integration value
• Knowledge of homecare in Canada would be beneficial but not required
• High level of project management experience (Project Management Professional preferred), advanced analytical know-how, and broad systems and ERP understanding, including managing complex projects

Application Procedure

Spectrum Health Care is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award honors top companies for performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation because of disability, please contact Human Resources at ([e-mail]) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Other

We encourage you to apply and be part of a team focused on growth and leadership in the health care sector.

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