Strategic Integration Program Lead — 1st-Year Transition

FirstCall Group; Georgia; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCall Group is hiring Integration Project Managers to support our new partners as they join our national network of HVAC and mechanical services companies. You will own the year 1 integration plan, working closely with acquired leadership, the Regional VP, and the Head of Integration to ensure a smooth transition into the FirstCall operating model.

You will lead the playbook from pre-close through 12 months, design repeatable processes, coordinate back-office integration, and track KPIs

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading cross-functional initiatives across HR, Finance, IT, and Operations with measurable outcomes and deadline compliance.
• Mechanical services industry, M&A and/or integration experience preferred.
• Comfortable with P&L structure, strong business acumen, and standard KPIs.
• Experience with project management practices, systems, and software applications.
• Familiarity with stage gate operating models.
• Ability to brief senior leadership concisely, write documents that drive decisions, and hold owners accountable to commitments.
• Willingness to travel and spend substantial time on-site at acquired locations across the U.S., especially in the first 100 days of each integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the year 1 lifecycle for new partners, from pre-close planning through Month 12 close.
• Design and translate diligence findings into the integration project plan (playbook).
• Stabilize back-office functions across payroll, benefits, finance, safety, insurance, fleet, and IT in the first 100 days.
• Develop Strategy with operations leadership for 3-year goals and handoff planning.
• Plan days 100-365 emphasizing cultural integration, value creation, and activation.
• Monitor KPIs, retention, and risks to protect deal value.
• Close the integration project at Month 12 and document lessons learned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Business acumen

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Job description

FirstCall Group is hiring Integration Project Managers to support our new partners as they join our national network of HVAC and mechanical services companies. You will own the year 1 integration plan, working closely with acquired leadership, the Regional VP, and the Head of Integration to ensure a smooth transition into the FirstCall operating model.

You will lead the playbook from pre-close through 12 months, design repeatable processes, coordinate back-office integration, and track KPIs