AI-Driven M&A Integration Leader

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer—an aerospace company based in San Jose, CA—seeks a seasoned M&A Integration leader to run the Integration Management Office end-to-end, from diligence through post-close and into steady-state operations. You will partner with the Head of Corporate Development and executive teams to govern multiple workstreams and build a repeatable playbook.

This hands-on role requires 7+ years in integration or corporate development, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to turn data into

Qualifications

• 7+ years in M&A integration, corporate development, or program management.
• Ability to run a structured, cross-functional program with clear ownership.
• Strong communicator who translates status and risk for executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration planning and execution for acquisitions from diligence to steady-state.
• Run the Integration Management Office and govern multiple workstreams.
• Build and maintain a master integration plan with dependencies and blockers.
• Capture synergies and value-creation opportunities across functions.
• Partner with acquired leadership to protect deal value and establish trust.
• Leverage AI tools to automate diligence synthesis, reporting, and tracking.
• Codify a scalable M&A integration playbook for Archer and future deals.
• Support broader M&A strategy, including target sourcing and pre-signing activity.

Skills

M&A integration

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Archer—an aerospace company based in San Jose, CA—seeks a seasoned M&A Integration leader to run the Integration Management Office end-to-end, from diligence through post-close and into steady-state operations. You will partner with the Head of Corporate Development and executive teams to govern multiple workstreams and build a repeatable playbook.

This hands-on role requires 7+ years in integration or corporate development, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to turn data into