Practice Senior Manager (Merger Integration and Divestiture Solutions)

Bain & Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Manager in the Merger Integration and Divestitures team to shape and commercialize solutions that help clients achieve successful integration and divestiture outcomes.

You will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, oversee priority initiatives, and coach a global team, while collaborating with senior leaders across Bain to deliver measurable client impact. This role requires in‑office presence with 1 day per week.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in consulting, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate strategy; MBA or Master’s degree acceptable with 6–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience or strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, particularly merger integration and divestitures.
• Demonstrated experience owning complex initiatives or portfolios of work with limited supervision.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive solution strategy and innovation.
• Develop and enhance our Merger Integration and Divestitures solutions.
• Support client teams and knowledge development.
• Support the development and execution of go‑to‑market strategies that strengthen our competitive position and drive growth.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team development

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll join Bain’s Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures (M&A) Practice, which helps clients navigate the full deal lifecycle, from M&A strategy and due diligence to deal execution. Our team supports clients in developing and delivering successful deal strategies while strengthening their internal M&A capabilities.

Within the practice, you’ll be part of the Merger Integration and Divestitures solution team, which drives innovation, commercial success, and client impact. We develop and continuously improve our solutions, equip consulting teams with the expertise and tools they need, and help deliver exceptional results for clients.

You’ll collaborate with a global network of senior partners, consulting teams, knowledge professionals, technology specialists, and external experts. You’ll also work closely with adjacent M&A teams and Bain’s Capability Network to bring together the best of Bain’s expertise and capabilities.

Where You’ll Fit Within the Team

As a Senior Manager in our Merger Integration and Divestitures team, you’ll play a key role in shaping, developing, and commercializing solutions that help our clients achieve successful integration and divestiture outcomes.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, taking ownership of priority initiatives, advancing our intellectual property and technology‑enabled solutions, and supporting commercial and client delivery activities.

This is an opportunity to influence the direction of our solutions, collaborate with senior leaders across Bain, and coach a global team. You’ll balance driving operational excellence with developing innovative approaches that strengthen our competitive position and deliver lasting client impact.

What You’ll Do

• Drive solution strategy and innovation
  • Help shape and execute the long‑term strategy for our Merger Integration and Divestitures solutions, informed by market trends, competitive intelligence, and evolving client needs.
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities to enhance our solutions, develop new capabilities, and strengthen our market positioning.
  • Lead strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, collaborating with consulting teams, technology specialists, and external partners.
  • Translate insights from client engagements into practical improvements to our solutions, tools, and intellectual property.
• Develop and enhance our solutions
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of our Merger Integration and Divestitures solutions, ensuring they address evolving client needs.
  • Connect intellectual property, technology, and specialist expertise to create integrated, innovative solutions.
  • Partner with consulting teams to gather feedback, identify emerging client needs, and translate insights into solution improvements.
  • Contribute to the design and development of tools that strengthen commercial effectiveness and client delivery.
• Support client teams and knowledge development
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to consulting teams, providing specialist expertise and guidance on merger integration and divestiture engagements.
  • Collaborate with our Knowledge Management team to improve how we capture, organize, and share expertise, tools, and case experience.
  • Identify opportunities to deploy specialist resources, technology, and external expertise to support client engagements.
  • Develop training materials and learning opportunities to strengthen the capabilities of consulting teams and solution professionals.
• Support the development and execution of go‑to‑market strategies that strengthen our competitive position and drive growth.
• Lead efforts to collect and analyze proposal outcomes, competitive intelligence, and client feedback, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain high‑quality proposals, sales materials, and other commercial resources.
• Partner with senior leaders and consulting teams on priority client opportunities, providing strategic input and specialist expertise.
• Support marketing initiatives that showcase our expertise and strengthen our market presence.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team
  • Guide and coach junior solution team members, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
  • Set clear priorities, manage competing demands, and ensure effective delivery of strategic initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to align priorities and drive results.
  • Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen collaboration, and increase impact.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative professional who combines strong problem‑solving skills with a passion for innovation, client impact, and team development.

Experience and qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in consulting, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate strategy; alternatively, 6–7 years of relevant experience with an MBA or Master’s degree.
• Experience or strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, particularly merger integration and divestitures.
• Demonstrated experience owning complex initiatives or portfolios of work with limited supervision.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills and capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to set direction, identify priorities, and recommend changes when needed.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, adapt to changing business needs, and focus resources on the highest‑impact opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence leading discussions and navigating differing perspectives.
• A proactive, improvement‑oriented mindset and the ability to challenge existing approaches constructively.
• Strong collaboration, coaching, and team development skills, with a commitment to helping others succeed.
• A high degree of ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs.
• Additional requirements
  • Fluency in English.
  • Flexibility to collaborate with colleagues across global time zones.
  • Ability to meet in‑office requirements: 1 day per week.

About Us

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 61 offices in 38 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries.

We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest $2 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges.

We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1 percent among other consulting firms. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

What Makes Us a Great Place to Work

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

US Compensation Information

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Some local governments in the United States require a good‑faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

In New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Washington, and Washington D.C., the good‑faith, reasonable annualized full‑time salary range for this role is between $164,500 - 219,000.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation.
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date.

Bain & Company’s comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

• Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays.
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution.
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Additional Massachusetts Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.