Sr. Manager Mergers and Acquisitions Integration

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the evaluation and execution of its inorganic growth strategy. This role involves managing complex deal activity and driving successful transactions that enhance business performance.

Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in corporate development or investment banking, demonstrating strong financial modeling and strategic acumen. The position offers mentorship opportunities and alignment across key business functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions or major workstreams end-to-end.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of investment theses for acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships.
• Own complex valuation analyses and assess strategic fit.
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions and ensure alignment on priorities.

Skills

Advanced Financial & Strategic Acumen

Enterprise Influence

Leadership & Team Development

Decision-Making in Ambiguity

Execution Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field

Job description

Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

The Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions leads the evaluation and execution of Vertiv’s inorganic growth strategy, partnering with senior leaders to assess opportunities, shape deal strategy, and drive successful transactions. This role manages complex deal activity end‑to‑end and delivers outcomes that impact business performance.

Key Responsibilities – Strategic Opportunity Evaluation

• Lead development of investment theses for acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships aligned to business strategy
• Own complex valuation analyses (DCF, comparables, scenario modeling) and assess strategic fit, risks, and value creation opportunities
• Partner with senior business leaders to shape financial forecasts, synergy assumptions, and deal rationale
• Present recommendations and insights to senior leadership, influencing decision‑making on transaction priorities

Transaction Leadership & Execution

• Lead cross‑functional due diligence efforts, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors across multiple workstreams
• Direct financial diligence, identifying key risks, validating assumptions, and refining valuation models
• Drive issue identification, risk mitigation strategies, and integration considerations during deal execution
• Support negotiation strategy with fact‑based insights and financial analytics to optimize deal outcomes

Program & Stakeholder Management

• Manage multiple concurrent transactions, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
• Influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Strategy, Legal, and Business Units to drive decisions and resolve issues
• Establish governance, reporting cadence, and executive updates for active deals
• Mentor and guide junior team members and analysts supporting transaction work

Integration & Value Realization

• Partner with integration teams to ensure continuity from diligence to execution of synergy capture plans
• Track and evaluate post‑close performance against deal assumptions and value creation targets
• Identify lessons learned to inform future transaction strategy

Key Capabilities

• Advanced Financial & Strategic Acumen: Ability to translate complex analyses into clear business insights and recommendations
• Enterprise Influence: Proven ability to influence stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
• Leadership & Team Development: Experience leading or mentoring team members on complex workstreams
• Decision‑Making in Ambiguity: Navigates moderately complex, high‑impact decisions with incomplete information
• Execution Excellence: Drives multiple high‑priority initiatives simultaneously with strong project governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or consulting
• Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions or major workstreams end‑to‑end
• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, critical infrastructure, or related sectors
• Exposure to global / cross‑border transactions

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.