Sr. Integration & Corporate Development Manager

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer—an aerospace company based in San Jose, CA—seeks a seasoned M&A Integration leader to run the Integration Management Office end-to-end, from diligence through post-close and into steady-state operations. You will partner with the Head of Corporate Development and executive teams to govern multiple workstreams and build a repeatable playbook.

This hands-on role requires 7+ years in integration or corporate development, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to turn data into

Qualifications

• 7+ years in M&A integration, corporate development, or program management.
• Ability to run a structured, cross-functional program with clear ownership.
• Strong communicator who translates status and risk for executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration planning and execution for acquisitions from diligence to steady-state.
• Run the Integration Management Office and govern multiple workstreams.
• Build and maintain a master integration plan with dependencies and blockers.
• Capture synergies and value-creation opportunities across functions.
• Partner with acquired leadership to protect deal value and establish trust.
• Leverage AI tools to automate diligence synthesis, reporting, and tracking.
• Codify a scalable M&A integration playbook for Archer and future deals.
• Support broader M&A strategy, including target sourcing and pre-signing activity.

Skills

M&A integration

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, you will lead and own Archer’s integration efforts end to end, from pre-signing through close and into steady-state operations. You will run Archer’s Integration Management Office (IMO), set the governance that keeps all integration workstreams moving, and build the repeatable playbook Archer applies to every deal that follows. This is a hands‑on program leadership role with direct exposure to Archer’s executive team, department heads, and leadership teams of the companies Archer acquires.

What You’ll Do

• Lead integration planning and execution for each of Archer’s acquisitions, from diligence through post-close and into steady-state operations
• Own and run the Integration Management Office (IMO), serving as the primary point of contact for Archer’s executive team, functional leads, and leaders of acquired companies
• Build and maintain the master integration plan, partnering with Archer functional leads to, track cross‑functional dependencies, elevate blockers with clear recommendations, and drive timely decisions to support successful execution of critical integration activities
• Identify, track, and capture the synergies and value‑creation opportunities critical to the deal thesis across all major functional areas (e.g., engineering, people, finance, legal, etc.)
• Serve as a trusted partner to acquired leadership teams, bridging cultural and operational differences to protect deal value and establish trust between teams
• Put AI tools to work as a force multiplier, automating diligence synthesis, status reporting, and tracker upkeep so that your integration program scales independently of team size
• Codify a scalable, repeatable M&A integration playbook for Archer and document lessons learned for future deals
• Support the Head of Corporate Development and Archer executive team on broader M&A strategy efforts, including thesis generation, target sourcing and outreach and pre-signing transaction execution

What You’ll Need

• 7+ years of experience in M&A integration, corporate development, management consulting, or program/portfolio management, including direct experience leading integration efforts for at least one significant acquisition
• Demonstrated ability to run a structured, cross‑functional program, with clear ownership of timeline, risk, and reporting
• Skilled communicator who can translate status, risk, and complexity into clear, concise updates for executive and steering committee audiences
• Comfort operating in ambiguity, with the judgment to make progress despite incomplete information
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized, without losing sight of strategic goals driving the deal
• Comfort with AI tools and demonstrated ability to apply them creatively to increase efficiency and output
• Culturally attuned, with the ability to bridge differences between organizations and build trust quickly with new teammates
• Prior experience integrating an acquired company into a public or late-stage private company

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in high‑growth technology, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience managing carve‑out transactions, including Transition Services Agreement (TSA) execution and exit
• PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent program management credential

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay‑for‑performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $188,000 - $235,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.