M&A Integration & Growth Lead

Gosnaphop; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Gosnaphop in Chicago seeks a senior Acquisition Lead to translate executive vision into action, drive inorganic growth, and leading post-merger integration initiatives. You will develop and execute an M&A playbook, identify targets, and guide integration efforts while partnering with the President of Consulting Services.

The role requires 10+ years in tech consulting or strategy, strong communication skills, and a data-driven approach to measure acquisition performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology consulting, business operations, or strategy roles.
• Experience supporting all phases of the transaction lifecycle, with a focus on post-merger integration.
• Demonstrated track record working directly with or in support of C-suite or senior executives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; executive-ready presentation skills.
• Strong analytical fluency, comfortable turning data into strategic narrative.
• High degree of discretion and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• A genuine AI adopter who actively uses AI tools to do their own work better, and brings curiosity and initiative to identifying how these tools can transform

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an M&A integration plan for consulting assets.
• Partner with the President to define and drive the annual strategic agenda for M&A within the Consulting Services division.
• Support inorganic growth in all phases of the transaction lifecycle.
• Author an M&A playbook.
• Refine identification and assessment of targets.
• Perform in-depth analysis of potential targets.
• Serve as integration lead for acquired entities.
• Ensure achievement of investment thesis.

Skills

Strategic thinking

M&A experience

Executive communication

Data analysis

Discretion & judgment

AI adoption

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Claude

Microsoft 365

Job description

Gosnaphop in Chicago seeks a senior Acquisition Lead to translate executive vision into action, drive inorganic growth, and leading post-merger integration initiatives. You will develop and execute an M&A playbook, identify targets, and guide integration efforts while partnering with the President of Consulting Services.

The role requires 10+ years in tech consulting or strategy, strong communication skills, and a data-driven approach to measure acquisition performance.