Post-Merger Integration Lead, ERP & Tech

Crowe; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an experienced M&A Post Merger Integration Manager within its Technology Advisory practice to lead complex integration efforts across the merger lifecycle. You will translate deal objectives into executable plans and drive cross-functional delivery with PE firms and strategic buyers.

The role covers Day 1 readiness, 100-day milestones, synergy realization, and post-close stabilization. You will develop roadmaps, manage budgets, and mentor consultants while engaging senior client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of professional industry or consulting experience required, including experience leading complex workstreams or projects.
• Experience with ERP implementations or other technology integrations in an M&A, carve-out, transformation, or similar environment required.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing cross-functional integration plans; experience with private equity clients or strategic buyers is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial services environments is a plus.
• Strong project management, business process analysis, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills; PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executives and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to lead teams, work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced 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 critical integration priorities.
• Support operational analysis and integration-focused due diligence to identify risks and translate findings into post-close priorities.
• 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, recommendations, 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 tool/methodology development within the practice.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

ERP implementations

M&A integration

Private equity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Crowe is seeking an experienced M&A Post Merger Integration Manager within its Technology Advisory practice to lead complex integration efforts across the merger lifecycle. You will translate deal objectives into executable plans and drive cross-functional delivery with PE firms and strategic buyers.

The role covers Day 1 readiness, 100-day milestones, synergy realization, and post-close stabilization. You will develop roadmaps, manage budgets, and mentor consultants while engaging senior client