Director, M&A Integrations

Kiteworks; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity - stock options

90% covered health insurance

401(k) with 100% match

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Catered lunches

In-office massage days

Job summary

Kiteworks is seeking a Director for M&A Integrations & Strategic Initiatives in San Mateo, California. This role is pivotal in ensuring that acquisitions translate into valuable integrations, managing efforts from pre-sale readiness to value creation.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in technology M&A integration and be adept at leading cross-functional initiatives. A competitive salary range of $170,000 – $190,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in tech M&A integration, corporate strategy, or related field.
• Track record of performance and growing responsibilities.
• Ability to lead multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-merger integration (PMI) efforts end-to-end.
• Establish synergy tracking and value realization.
• Develop and maintain integration dashboards and reports.

Skills

Tech M&A integration

Corporate strategy

Product management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Director, M&A Integrations & Strategic Initiatives

About the RoleThis is a critical, high-visibility role at the center of our strategic enterprise initiatives and inorganic growth strategy. You will serve as the connective tissue between Corporate Development, Kiteworks’ functional leaders, and acquired-company teams, ensuring that every acquisition translates into realized value. You’ll own and continuously improve our integration playbook, run the Integration Management Office (IMO), and lead cross-functional workstreams spanning product integration, go-to-market, finance, IT, people, legal, and business operations. This is a high-visibility role for an experienced operator who thrives at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and execution.

What You’ll Do

• Own all post-merger integration (PMI) efforts end-to-end, from pre-close readiness to full synergy realization and operational steady state
• Lead the cross-functional Integration Management Office (IMO), ensuring alignment across all functional teams and timely execution of all phases of integration
• Partner with Corporate Development during due diligence to identify integration risks, synergy opportunities, and Day 1 readiness requirements before deals close
• Define integration strategies tailored to each transaction and align to the deal thesis and business objectives
• Run strategic programs that extend beyond initial deal closure, ensuring long‑term integration success and value creation across acquired and legacy businesses
• Drive high‑impact initiatives that expand value from past integrations, including product harmonization, GTM alignment, and systems migrations
• Oversee cross‑functional integration workstreams including IT systems consolidation, HR and org design, finance and legal entity restructuring, brand and go‑to‑market alignment, and product rationalization
• Establish synergy tracking and value realization by creating baselines, building accountability mechanisms, and reporting progress to executive leadership and the board
• Serve as the primary integration point of contact for acquired company leadership, building trust and managing change through periods of significant organizational transition
• Identify and proactively mitigate integration risks, escalating issues early and developing contingency plans that keep integrations on track
• Develop and maintain integration dashboards, status reporting, and executive communications that provide visibility into milestones, risks, and decisions needed
• Continuously improve the integration function by capturing lessons learned, benchmarking against industry best practices, and investing in tooling and team capability
• Protect confidential business information and partner data, ensuring secure sharing practices and compliance with data protection agreements and ISO 27001 controls.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of tech M&A integration, corporate strategy, product management, tech execution leadership, or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of exceptional performance, rapid growth, and increasing responsibility in previous roles
• Expertise across some integration workstreams including product, go‑to‑market, IT/systems, HR/people, finance or legal – with the ability to lead or credibly challenge functional experts in each area
• Strong execution skills: you can run multiple complex, interdependent workstreams simultaneously without losing visibility into the details that matter
• Executive presence and exceptional communication skills – you’re equally comfortable presenting integration strategy to the C‑suite and rolling up your sleeves with workstream owners
• High financial acumen: you understand deal economics, can model synergy cases, and know how to translate integration decisions into P&L impact
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and change – you stay calm under pressure, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and bring others along with you
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills – you can align people across functions, levels, and organizations without direct authority
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

The Values That Define Us

• Execution – We deliver results with focus, ownership, and consistency. Our teams take initiative, solve challenges proactively, and continuously optimize how we work to create meaningful impact for our customers.
• Transparency – We communicate openly and clearly, ensuring stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions. We foster a culture of trust, welcome feedback, and embrace accountability in everything we do.
• Integrity – We uphold the highest standards of honesty and responsibility. Our teams act ethically, consistently honor commitments, and build trust through principled, reliable actions.

Compensation Range

• Annual Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $190,000
• Base pay depends on many factors, such as location, education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Kiteworks competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

What Benefits & Perks

Equity - stock options to share in company success

• 90% covered (PPO/EPO) + $0 premium HDHP
• $1,200–$2,400 HSA contribution

Savings & Retirement

• FSA + Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with 100% match (up to $5K), immediate vesting
• Coverage - Fully paid life & disability insurance

Family Benefits

• 16 weeks (birthing) / 8 weeks (non‑birthing)
• $10K life time reimbursement fertility benefit
• Care & Support - One Medical membership + EAP counseling

Time Off & Flexibility

• Unlimited PTO + 10 holidays
• 10 work-from-anywhere days
• Perks - Catered lunches + in‑office massage days