M&A Post-Merger Integration Lead

Crowe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe's Technology Advisory practice seeks a M&A Post Merger Integration Manager to lead complex integration efforts across the merger lifecycle. You will translate deal objectives into executable plans, drive cross-functional delivery, realize synergies, and stabilize operations after close.

You will work with private equity firms and strategic buyers, developing integration roadmaps and governance, coordinating cross-border teams, and presenting dashboards to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of professional industry or consulting experience in complex implementations or integrations.
• Experience with ERP implementations or other technology integrations in an M&A, carve-out, transformation, or similar environment.

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 key priorities.
• Support operational analysis and integration-focused due diligence to identify risks and value creation opportunities.
• Support technology integration planning and execution across ERP and business applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendors, and IT operating model.
• Prepare and present executive-facing dashboards, status reports, synergy tracking, and steering committee materials.
• Manage engagement scope, timelines, budgets, and quality while coaching consultants and coordinating client, target-company, and third-party teams.
• Support proposal development and practice-building activities, including tools and methodologies.

Skills

M&A integration

PMO

Cross-functional leadership

ERP implementations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/IT

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Crowe's Technology Advisory practice seeks a M&A Post Merger Integration Manager to lead complex integration efforts across the merger lifecycle. You will translate deal objectives into executable plans, drive cross-functional delivery, realize synergies, and stabilize operations after close.

You will work with private equity firms and strategic buyers, developing integration roadmaps and governance, coordinating cross-border teams, and presenting dashboards to executives.