M&A Integration Programme Lead

Jobs4; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Executive exposure

Job summary

Jobs4 is seeking a Programme Manager to lead acquisition integrations for a private equity-backed growth strategy. You will drive end-to-end M&A programmes, from due diligence through Day 1 readiness to operational integration and benefits realisation.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Finance, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance, delivering governance, cost control and measurable synergies.

Qualifications

• Experience across the M&A lifecycle including due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Experience delivering M&A integration in operations-heavy environments (logistics, manufacturing, retail).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional transformation teams with limited resources.
• Strong record of delivering complex, cross-functional integration and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full acquisition integration lifecycle from due diligence to Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration.
• Translate investment cases and synergy targets into practical programme plans and measurable outcomes.
• Establish robust governance, reporting, RAID/RACI, and executive communications.

Skills

M&A lifecycle

Integration planning

Cross-functional leadership

RAID management

Governance

Executive stakeholder management

P&L understanding

Programme governance

Change management

Data-driven insights

Job description

Jobs4 is seeking a Programme Manager to lead acquisition integrations for a private equity-backed growth strategy. You will drive end-to-end M&A programmes, from due diligence through Day 1 readiness to operational integration and benefits realisation.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Finance, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance, delivering governance, cost control and measurable synergies.