Hybrid M&A Post-Merger Integration Lead

Crowe; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an experienced M&A Post Merger Integration Manager to lead complex integration programs within the Technology Advisory practice. You will work with private equity and strategic buyers to translate deal objectives into executable plans, guiding cross-functional teams through Day 1 readiness and post-close stabilization.

The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, ERP integration knowledge, and strong communication skills to influence executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of professional industry or consulting experience.
• Experience with ERP implementations or other technology integrations in an M&A, carve-out, transformation, or similar environment.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-merger integration engagements across pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, the first 100 days, synergy realization, and post-close stabilization.
• Direct Integration Management Office (IMO) activities and cross-functional workstreams for complex, multi-functional, and cross-border transactions.
• Develop integration roadmaps, governance structures, workplans, milestones, dependencies, and decision-making processes with client leadership.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation, resolve execution barriers, and maintain accountability for critical integration priorities.
• Support operational analysis and integration-focused due diligence to identify risks, quantify value-creation opportunities, and translate findings into actionable post-close priorities.
• Support technology integration planning and execution across ERP and business applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendors, and the IT operating model.
• Prepare and present executive-facing dashboards, status reports, synergy tracking, recommendations, and steering committee materials.
• Manage engagement scope, timelines, budgets, and quality while coaching and developing consultants and coordinating client, target-company, and third-party teams.
• Support proposal development, and practice-building activities, including the continued development of tools and methodologies.

Skills

M&A Integration

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Travel up to 50%

ERP integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Crowe is seeking an experienced M&A Post Merger Integration Manager to lead complex integration programs within the Technology Advisory practice. You will work with private equity and strategic buyers to translate deal objectives into executable plans, guiding cross-functional teams through Day 1 readiness and post-close stabilization.

The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, ERP integration knowledge, and strong communication skills to influence executives.