USA - Director

Select Source International

Deerfield (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

Select Source International seeks an experienced Director for M&A Separations & Execution to lead the planning and execution of complex divestitures, carve-outs, and asset sales. This role translates strategies into actionable plans and coordinates cross-functional teams from planning through post-close transition.

Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Corporate Development, you will drive Day 1 readiness, manage TSAs, and ensure seamless operating models and governance across Finance, Legal, IT,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations or related field.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead operational separation planning for divestitures, carve-outs, asset sales and other portfolio transactions.
Develop integrated separation plans with milestones, dependencies and timelines.
Assess impacts across processes, technology, legal, workforce, regulations and supply chain.
Establish transaction governance and escalation procedures for signing to close.
Lead the operational development and management of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs).
Design interim operating models and Roadmaps toward standalone or buyer-owned models.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Hands-on contributor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Operations

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Director, M&A Separations & Execution

Position Summary

The Director, M&A Separations & Execution will lead the planning and execution of complex M&A separation activities, including divestitures, business carve-outs, asset sales, and other strategic portfolio transactions.

This individual will be responsible for translating transaction strategies into actionable operational plans, ensuring business continuity throughout the separation process, and coordinating cross-functional teams from initial transaction planning through signing, closing, Day 1 readiness, and post-close transition.

Working closely with the VP of Strategy & Corporate Development, this person will play a key role in establishing and managing the Separation Management Office (SMO). The role will collaborate with senior leaders across Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and other business functions.

The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience managing complex business separations, developing Transition Service Agreements (TSAs), designing interim operating models, managing transaction timelines, and ensuring successful Day 1 execution.

This is a hands‑on individual contributor position with no direct reports. The individual must be comfortable advising senior executives, leading cross‑functional meetings, managing third‑party advisors, identifying operational dependencies, resolving execution challenges, and driving transaction governance and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities 1. M&A Separation Strategy & Planning

Lead operational separation planning for divestitures, carve‑outs, asset sales, and other portfolio transactions.
Develop integrated separation plans covering workstreams, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and key decisions.
Assess operational impacts across business processes, technology, legal entities, workforce, regulatory requirements, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations.
Identify separation complexities, stranded costs, operational risks, and resource requirements.
Establish transaction governance, decision‑making processes, escalation procedures, and execution timelines.

2. Sell‑Side M&A Transaction Execution

Lead operational activities for sell‑side M&A transactions in partnership with Corporate Development, functional leaders, external advisors, and transaction counterparties.
Support operational due diligence and buyer information requests.
Identify and resolve operational dependencies and separation‑related challenges.
Translate transaction agreements and deal assumptions into actionable operational requirements.
Collaborate with Legal and Corporate Development on operational inputs for transaction documents and separation agreements.
Manage sign‑to‑close activities and coordinate execution priorities across functional teams.

3. Day 1 Readiness & Separation Execution

Develop and manage the overall Separation Management Office (SMO) execution plan and transaction timeline.
Coordinate functional separation plans covering signing, closing, Day 1 readiness, and post‑close transition.
Establish Day 1 readiness requirements and lead cross‑functional assessments to identify and address gaps.
Oversee functional cutover plans and ensure business continuity during the transaction closing process.
Monitor post‑close separation activities and drive progress toward the intended end‑state operating model.
Develop dashboards and executive reports highlighting progress, risks, dependencies, milestones, and key decisions.

4. Transition Service Agreements (TSAs)

Lead the operational development, implementation, and management of Transition Service Agreements.
Work with functional leaders and Legal to define TSA scope, services, duration, service levels, costs, dependencies, and exit requirements.
Establish TSA governance structures and performance‑monitoring processes.
Develop TSA exit strategies and identify potential barriers to successful transition.
Track TSA performance, costs, exit milestones, and outstanding issues.
Drive accountability across functional owners and elevate critical issues to senior leadership.

5. Interim & End‑State Operating Model Development

Design interim operating models to maintain business continuity following divestitures, asset sales, and carve‑outs.
Determine how business processes, systems, resources, services, and decision‑making responsibilities will operate between Day 1 and the final separation.
Partner with functional leaders to determine which capabilities will transfer to the buyer, remain with Vantive, operate under TSAs, or require alternative arrangements.
Develop transition roadmaps toward a sustainable standalone or buyer‑owned operating model.
Evaluate operating‑model assumptions based on timelines, costs, organizational capacity, and execution risks.

6. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead complex separation programs across multiple functions without direct reporting authority.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage dependencies between different workstreams.
Identify operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.
Facilitate meetings and workshops with senior executives, functional leaders, external advisors, and transaction stakeholders.
Provide clear, concise, and decision‑oriented updates to executive leadership.
Translate complex operational challenges into practical recommendations, options, and business decisions.
Remain actively involved in the detailed execution of separation plans and transaction deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Significant professional experience in M&A, Separation Management Office (SMO), transaction execution, business operations, or large‑scale transformation programs.
Approximately 5+ years of direct experience in business carve‑outs, divestitures, separations, or similar transaction execution activities.
Demonstrated experience in sell‑side M&A transactions, preferably involving complex businesses, carve‑outs, or asset sales.
Experience managing multiple phases of the transaction lifecycle, including:

Pre‑signing separation planning.
Sign‑to‑close execution.
Day 1 readiness and cutover.
Post‑close separation and transition.

Proven experience developing and executing detailed separation plans across multiple business functions.
Direct experience developing, implementing, and/or managing Transition Service Agreements (TSAs), including governance and exit planning.
Experience designing or implementing interim operating models for business separations.
Strong understanding of business operations and the impact of separations on processes, systems, people, supply chains, and business continuity.
Experience working within global, matrixed organizations across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
Ability to lead complex cross‑functional programs and influence senior stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
Strong financial, commercial, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.
Ability to work as a hands‑on individual contributor and personally develop analyses, project plans, executive presentations, issue logs, and operating‑model documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in medical devices, MedTech, healthcare, or other highly regulated global industries.
Previous experience with Big Four consulting firms, strategy consulting, corporate development, private equity portfolio companies, or M&A advisory organizations.
Experience with transactions involving manufacturing, supply chain, regulated products, or complex international operations.
Experience working directly with buyers, sellers, investment bankers, transaction attorneys, and third‑party transaction advisors.

Core Skills & Competencies