Strategic M&A Integration Lead

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an Acquisition Lead reporting to the President of Consulting Services. This senior leadership role focuses on strategic M&A, integration of acquired consulting assets, and driving inorganic growth.

You will develop a playbook, identify targets, and lead integration efforts to realize the investment thesis. The role requires 10+ years in technology consulting or strategy, with strong C-suite interaction, executive communication, and a proactive AI-enabled mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology consulting, operations or strategy.
• Experience supporting all transaction lifecycle phases, esp. post-merger integration.
• Direct work with C-suite or senior executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive-ready presentations.
• High discretion and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• A genuine AI adopter using AI tools to work smarter.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integration plans for acquired assets.
• Define and drive the annual M&A agenda with the President.
• Support inorganic growth across the transaction lifecycle.
• Author and implement an M&A playbook.
• Identify and assess potential targets.
• Lead integration for acquired entities.
• Present analyses of targets to leadership.
• Manage growing team and report performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

C-suite collaboration

Executive communication

AI adoption

Change management

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

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Job description

Addison Group is seeking an Acquisition Lead reporting to the President of Consulting Services. This senior leadership role focuses on strategic M&A, integration of acquired consulting assets, and driving inorganic growth.

You will develop a playbook, identify targets, and lead integration efforts to realize the investment thesis. The role requires 10+ years in technology consulting or strategy, with strong C-suite interaction, executive communication, and a proactive AI-enabled mindset.