Director, M&A Divestitures & Separation Execution

Kelly Services; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Director, M&A Separations & Execution in a hybrid role based near Deerfield, IL. The position leads end-to-end divestitures, carve-outs, asset sales, and post-close separation activities, coordinating with Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Supply Chain, and more.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution and governance across global operations, with Day 1 readiness as a core deliverable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, operations or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Five+ years’ direct carve-out, divestiture, separation, or transaction execution experience with operational responsibility.
• Experience in medical devices, MedTech, healthcare, or highly regulated global industries.
• Significant professional experience in M&A, Separation Management, business operations, transformation, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated sell-side M&A experience, ideally involving complex businesses, carve-outs, or asset sales.
• Experience across all transaction phases: pre-sign planning, sign-to-close execution, Day 1 readiness, and post-close separation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of divestitures, carve-outs, asset sales, and related portfolio transactions.
• Partner with global functional leads to identify separation requirements and translate transaction strategy into actionable operating plans.
• Establish and manage the Separation Management Office (SMO); develop and maintain master plans, issue logs, and deliverables.
• Design, negotiate, and oversee TSAs and interim operating models.
• Ensure Day 1 readiness and drive post-close separation activities toward intended outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communications with leaders and advisors.
• Manage operational risk and dependencies across functions, jurisdictions, and time zones.
• Develop executive materials and reports to communicate progress, risks, and recommendations.
• Execute hands-on work including analysis, documentation, and planning to move transactions forward.

Skills

M&A leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/engineering/operations

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a Director, M&A Separations & Execution in a hybrid role based near Deerfield, IL. The position leads end-to-end divestitures, carve-outs, asset sales, and post-close separation activities, coordinating with Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Supply Chain, and more.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution and governance across global operations, with Day 1 readiness as a core deliverable.