M&A Integration Lead — Remote in ET

Insurance Office of America; Toccoa (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and bonus

Company-paid health insurance

Paid holidays, vacations, and sicktime

401K with employer match

Professional growth and career/prof.进

Respectful culture and work/familyLife

Community service commitment

Supportive teammates and a rewarding工作

Job summary

Insurance Office of America is seeking an Integration Manager – M&A to plan, coordinate, and execute merger and acquisition integration projects and large-scale transformation initiatives. The role acts as a key liaison between executive leadership, cross-functional teams, acquired entities, and external partners to ensure on-schedule, on-budget outcomes aligned with strategic goals.

The candidate will develop project frameworks, manage risks, track milestones, and drive organizational alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• 8-10+ years of project management and P&C insurance experience
• Experience leading M&A integrations, organizational transformations, or large-scale enterprise initiatives preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams
• Experience creating executive-level reports, presentations, and project documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects from planning through execution and delivery
• Strong communication, prioritization, and time management skills
• Proven leadership capability with a track record of driving results and managing competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Integration Strategy & Planning: Define project objectives, integration roadmaps, timelines, success measures, and governance structures that support organizational goals.
• Project Scope & Requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, establish objectives, identify dependencies, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• M&A Integration Leadership: Lead merger and acquisition integration initiatives, coordinating cross-functional workstreams to support successful business transitions.
• Transformation Program Management: Oversee large-scale transformation projects, ensuring alignment of processes, systems, teams, and operational objectives.
• Resource Coordination: Manage internal resources, third-party vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure appropriate allocation of support and capabilities.
• Project Execution & Monitoring: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, monitor progress, and ensure milestones are achieved within established timelines and budgets.
• Change Management: Manage project changes, scope adjustments, and implementation activities while maintaining stakeholder alignment and project integrity.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues that may affect integration or transformation success.
• Stakeholder Communication: Develop communication plans and provide regular updates to leadership regarding project status, risks, decisions, and outcomes.
• Performance Measurement: Utilize project management tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks to evaluate progress and measure initiative success.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, integration plans, decision logs, and governance records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business leaders, operational teams, technology teams, Finance, HR, and external stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate business processes, identify opportunities for operational enhancement, and implement scalable solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Leadership & Professional Development: Demonstrate effective project leadership while continuously strengthening project management and organizational change capabilities.
• Champion IOA Values: Demonstrate integrity, leadership, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Insurance Office of America is seeking an Integration Manager – M&A to plan, coordinate, and execute merger and acquisition integration projects and large-scale transformation initiatives. The role acts as a key liaison between executive leadership, cross-functional teams, acquired entities, and external partners to ensure on-schedule, on-budget outcomes aligned with strategic goals.

The candidate will develop project frameworks, manage risks, track milestones, and drive organizational alignment