Digital and Technology M&A Integration Lead

Unilever; Port Sunlight; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Subsidised gym membership

Discounted staff shop

Company shares

Job summary

Unilever in the UK/NL seeks a Digital & Technology M&A Integration Lead to drive the Digital & Technology agenda across acquisitions, divestments and portfolio transformations. This role operates at the centre of high-impact transactions, blending strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and offers exposure to senior leaders across geographies.

You will lead the assessment, planning and execution of (Digital & Technology) integration and separation activities, build operating models, and manage

Qualifications

• Experience across Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or related functions.
• Leading complex transformation, integration, separation or change programmes.
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, divestments or large-scale transitions.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical skills.
• Proven programme and project leadership experience.
• Experience with external partners and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess technology landscapes for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Develop integration plans, operating models and investment cases.
• Lead governance, day-1 readiness and value delivery.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders across business and tech functions.
• Support TSA considerations and separation activities where needed.

Skills

Digital Tech integration

M&A experience

Program leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Global collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Digital and Technology M&A Integration Lead Location: UK/NL Work-Level: WL2C

About Unilever and the M&A Integration team

Unilever is one of the world's leading consumer goods companies, with products used by 3.4 billion people every day across more than 190 countries. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Dove, Hellmann's, Knorr, Rexona, OMO, Domestos and many more. As we continue to evolve our portfolio, acquisitions and divestments remain a key lever for delivering our strategic ambitions. The Global M&A Integration team plays a critical role in ensuring that these transactions create value and deliver successful outcomes. We lead the planning and execution of operational integration and separation activities across all functions, helping businesses transition smoothly while protecting value and enabling growth. We are a highly collaborative, international team that thrives on solving complex challenges. We work at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering with senior leaders and experts from across the organisation to bring some of Unilever's most important business decisions to life.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a Digital & Technology M&A Integration Lead to drive the Digital & Technology agenda across Unilever's acquisitions, divestments and strategic portfolio transformation projects. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the centre of Unilever's most significant transactions, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will lead the assessment, planning and execution of (Digital & Technology) integration and separation activities, working closely with business leaders, functional experts and external partners to deliver successful outcomes. The role offers exceptional exposure across geographies, business groups and functions, providing the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, build deep expertise in M&A and transformation, and develop a broad international network. Success in this role requires a strong blend of leadership, programme management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capabilities. You will bring structure and clarity to complex situations while ensuring value creation remains at the heart of every transaction.

What you’ll be responsible for

Acquisitions and Integrations

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing the target company's technology landscape, including applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, data management, organisation, vendors and operating costs.
• Identifying integration opportunities, value creation initiatives and potential synergies.
• Evaluating and mitigating risks, including cybersecurity, data privacy, contractual and operational risks.
• Working with functional teams to define future-state operating models and integration strategies.
• Developing integration plans, resource requirements and investment cases.
• Supporting negotiations and implementation of Transitional Services Agreements where required.
• Leading Digital & Technology planning during the first 100 days and beyond to ensure seamless integration delivery.
• Establishing governance structures and mobilising resources to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Driving alignment across business and technology teams to achieve Day 1 readiness and long-term value creation.

Divestments and Separations

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Digital & Technology separation strategies and blueprints.
• Identifying business and technology entanglements and defining separation approaches.
• Creating cost estimates, transition plans and standalone operating requirements.
• Defining and supporting Transitional Services Agreement requirements.
• Leading data segregation, access management and technology transition activities.
• Partnering with business leaders and advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Managing Digital & Technology execution between signing and deal completion.
• Supporting post-close governance and TSA exit activities.
• Ensuring Day 1 operational readiness for both Unilever and the receiving organisation.

Driving continuous improvement

• Continuously enhance M&A methodologies in Tech, tools and ways of working.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and accelerate transaction execution.
• Improve the Digital & Technology offering provided to acquisition and separation projects.
• Leverage emerging technologies and best practices to improve transaction delivery.
• Partner with Digital & Technology leadership to align standards, policies and governance requirements.

Collaboration and Stakeholder leadership

• Partner closely with business, technology and functional teams globally.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders across Unilever.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, consultants and transaction partners.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and capability building across the Digital & Technology M&A community.

Success in this role depends on your ability to build strong relationships and align diverse stakeholder groups around a common objective. You will:

Key Stakeholders Internal (Global)

• BG and 1UL leadership
• M&A Deals team
• GDT leadership

Key Stakeholders Internal (Regional / local)

• BU and 1UL leadership

Key Stakeholders External

• External advisors

Skills, Experience & Capabilities Essential Experience

• Significant experience across Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or related business functions.
• Experience leading complex transformation, integration, separation or change programmes.
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, divestments or large-scale business transitions is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical skills.
• Proven programme and project leadership experience.
• Experience working with external partners, consultants and service providers.
• The ability to operate effectively across global and cross-functional environments.

Critical Capabilities

• Takes ownership and drives outcomes independently.
• Thrives in situations where there is complexity, ambiguity, and change.
• Uses sound judgement and structured problem-solving to make effective decisions.
• Builds trusted relationships and works effectively with people at all levels.
• Communicates clearly, confidently, and with impact.
• Balances attention to detail with a focus on broader business objectives.
• Remains resilient and focused when working under pressure and to challenging deadlines.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrates bias for action and accountability.
• Operates with confidence and credibility at senior levels.
• Pragmatic, solutions oriented approach.
• Personally drives outcomes rather than coordinating from a distance.

Why join this team

This role offers a rare opportunity to work on some of Unilever's most strategic and high-profile projects. You will gain exposure to senior leaders, shape major business transformations, build deep M&A expertise, and play a direct role in creating value for the company while accelerating your own professional growth.

NOTES What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.

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