Post-Merger Integration Lead (Tech & Ops)

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

Job summary

Crowe in Indianapolis is seeking a M&A Post Merger Integration Manager to lead complex integration efforts across the merger and acquisition lifecycle for technology advisory. You will work with private equity and strategic buyers, translate deal objectives into executable plans, and drive cross-functional delivery to stabilize operations after close.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, ERP/IT integration expertise, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 5-7 years of professional industry or consulting experience.
• Experience leading complex integration programs in M&A contexts.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience with private equity or strategic buyers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-merger integration engagements across pre-close, 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, quantify value-creation opportunities, and translate findings into actionable post-close priorities.
• Support technology integration planning and execution across ERP and business applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendors, and the 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 and developing consultants and coordinating client, target-company, and third-party teams.
• Support proposal development, and practice-building activities, including the continued development of tools and methodologies.

Skills

PM/PMO Leadership

ERP/IT integration

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Crowe in Indianapolis is seeking a M&A Post Merger Integration Manager to lead complex integration efforts across the merger and acquisition lifecycle for technology advisory. You will work with private equity and strategic buyers, translate deal objectives into executable plans, and drive cross-functional delivery to stabilize operations after close.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, ERP/IT integration expertise, and strong communication skills.