Merger & Acquisition Integration – Consulting Senior Manager

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 152,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante-Moran is seeking an experienced M&A Consultant based in Southfield, Michigan to provide M&A consulting services, manage integration projects, and lead client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience, with a minimum of six years specifically in M&A consulting. They should possess strong project management and business development skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a competitive compensation range of $152,000–$210,000.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in M&A integration consulting.
• Minimum of six years of M&A experience.
• Ability to manage complex initiatives throughout M&A life cycle.
• Experience in building strong client relationships.
• Previous consulting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&A consulting services including diligence and integration projects.
• Manage the Integration Management Office for clients.
• Lead functional integration teams across key processes.
• Develop business initiatives focused on M&A and integration services.
• Build and manage client relationships and oversee staff.

Skills

M&A integration consulting

Client relationship management

Project management

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

MBA or master’s degree preferred

Job description

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide M&A consulting services (both pre and post deal), including diligence and enterprise‑wide integration projects. Includes leading the development of integration vision and goals, identification of synergies, and designing future target operating models.
• Manage the Integration Management Office for clients, leading the communication, planning, and execution of an integration, driving overall accountability.
• Lead and project‑manage functional integration teams, driving full integration of key processes and people. Functional workstreams may include operations, supply‑chain, HR, sales, marketing, and others.
• Lead practice and business‑development initiatives focused on M&A and integration services, including targeting key executive‑level individuals.
• Lead key pursuits, develop proposals, and close engagements.
• Build and manage client relationships and oversee and develop internal staff.

The qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field; MBA or master’s degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience, with a minimum of six years of M&A experience performing M&A integration consulting services.
• Experience managing multiple complex initiatives within the complete M&A life cycle, from pre‑signing to post‑close operations.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships at the functional and executive level.
• Previous consulting experience required.
• Frequent travel throughout the region, with up to 50% overnight travel.

Benefits.

Eligible staff receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, flexible time off, holidays, a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, travel and lodging reimbursements, pension eligibility for administrative staff, and a discretionary bonus for eligible employees.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The compensation range for this role is $152,000–$210,000.