Integration Program Manager

Veritiv; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritiv seeks an Integration Program Manager to plan, govern, and realize value from enterprise integration initiatives across the organization. You will translate deal objectives into actionable plans, milestones, and governance to protect business continuity and accelerate synergy capture.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with IMO leadership, finance, corporate development, and acquired company leadership to deliver on transaction commitments and drive value realization.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in program/project/integration roles; M&A integration experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Executive presence, business and financial acumen; ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop integration plans, milestones, dependencies, and governance aligned to transaction goals.
• Lead select integration initiatives with defined timelines, deliverables, and follow-through.
• Partner with Finance and Corporate Development to tie integration to deal assumptions and value drivers.
• Prepare executive-ready updates, scorecards, and governance materials for IMO leadership.

Skills

PMP certification

Change management

Executive presence

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Integration Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the planning, governance, execution, and value realization of enterprise integration initiatives across the Veritiv enterprise. This role blends integration program leadership with disciplined project execution, serving as a critical connector between IMO leadership, functional workstream leaders, Corporate Development, Finance, and acquired company leadership. The primary responsibility will be translating deal objectives into actionable integration plans, milestones, and governance routines that protect business continuity, accelerate synergy capture, and deliver the commitments underlying each transaction.

HYBRID ROLE

Job Purpose

Our Integration Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the planning, governance, execution, and value realization of enterprise integration initiatives across the Veritiv enterprise. This role blends integration program leadership with disciplined project execution, serving as a critical connector between IMO leadership, functional workstream leaders, Corporate Development, Finance, and acquired company leadership. The primary responsibility will be translating deal objectives into actionable integration plans, milestones, and governance routines that protect business continuity, accelerate synergy capture, and deliver the commitments underlying each transaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop change management strategies based on a situational awareness of the details of the change and the groups being impacted by the change.
• Identify potential risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop stakeholder engagement plans.
• Design and implement communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about the change initiative, including objectives, scope, benefits, and progress.
• Develop training plans to ensure that employees and stakeholders have the necessary knowledge and skills to adopt the change.
• Oversee the development and delivery of training programs and materials.
• Conduct impact analyses to assess the change's effects on employees and the organization.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of program, project, integration, corporate development, strategy, operations, finance, or consulting experience; M&A integration experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Project Management, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated executive presence, business and financial acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence without direct authority. PMP and/or change management certification preferred.
• Build and maintain integration plans, milestones, dependencies, and decision points aligned to the strategic intent of each transaction.
• Lead select integration initiatives and priority projects, managing project plans, timelines, deliverables, and disciplined follow-through.
• Partner with Finance and Corporate Development to connect integration plans to deal assumptions, synergy targets, integration costs, and value drivers.
• Identify potential value leakage, execution risk, or misalignment and elevate insights with recommended actions.
• Prepare executive-ready updates, scorecards, and governance materials for IMO leadership, executive sponsors, and steering committees.

Work Experience

• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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