Director, M&A Integration

Aristocrat; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Integration Manager, where you will lead strategic integration planning and execution for major transactions. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful mergers and acquisitions, requiring a strong background in integration management and change management. You will collaborate with diverse teams, develop financial business cases, and establish governance processes to drive value creation. The company values diversity and offers a robust benefits package, along with global career opportunities. Embrace a dynamic work environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing and responsible gameplay.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in M&A integration or business transformation.
• Strong program and change management capabilities.
• Experience in strategy and consulting roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial business cases for integration deals.
• Manage integration management office and coordinate teams.
• Deliver comprehensive go-to-strategy for integration processes.

Skills

M&A Integration Management

Program Management

Change Management

Business Planning

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Education

MBA in Business

Advanced Degree (MS, MA)

Job description

This role directs integration planning, strategy, and orchestration for the Aristocrat group of businesses and will work with the leaders of the PMI team to ensure integration plans are smoothly and successfully achieved. It is a critical role requiring demonstrated relevant experience managing large-scale/complex deal-related integration programs (acquisitions, mergers, and/or carve-outs) and addressing cultural integration challenges with a pragmatic approach.

What you'll do

Strategic Thought-Leadership

• Develop the financial business case for the deal
• Identify synergies and value from Aristocrat’s transactions and integration into the business functions
• Support the overall integration strategy aligned with the financial business case
• Assess the impact of the integration on the business and lead design and execution of plans to preserve and create value
• Identify and clarify issues, risks, and opportunities, escalate as appropriate, and provide solutions
• Share best practices and experiences from prior transactions across the enterprise
• Support and adapt the ongoing integration function supporting the VP PMI

Integration Success

• Deliver a comprehensive go-to-strategy covering end-to-end integration processes from pre-integration to post-integration, including stakeholder strategies and success measures
• Manage the integration management office, coordinating internal and external parties
• Lead virtual teams, managing schedules and deliverables
• Establish effective partnerships with clear roles and responsibilities across teams
• Develop and maintain governance processes and communication plans to keep stakeholders informed, building partnerships within the business and functions

What We're Looking For

Strong background in end-to-end integration management, management consulting, investment banking, business planning, or equivalent experience, preferably within technology, media, or telecommunications sectors.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in M&A integration or large-scale business transformation programs
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions preferred
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong program and change management capabilities
• Experience in strategy, business management, consulting, project management, or related roles
• Advanced degree such as MS, MA, MBA in Business or related field preferred
• Experience in a global, multi-divisional organization preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Please note this role is offered on a hybrid basis with at least 2 days per week in our London office.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, delivering entertainment for millions through casino and mobile games. We prioritize responsible gameplay, governance, employee wellbeing, and sustainability. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or LGBTQ+ status. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Additional Information:

Depending on your role, registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) or other jurisdictions may be required.

We are unable to sponsor work visas; candidates must be authorized to work in the location full-time without sponsorship.