Job Description
The M&A Integration Director is the central orchestrator of post-merger integration (PMI) across all functions within IFS. This role is accountable for designing, driving, and governing the end-to-end integration program for newly acquired businesses, laying the foundation for successful value realization. The Director partners with functional integration stakeholders, acquisition Executive Sponsors, and FP&A to ensure that integration priorities are set, blockers are escalated, and synergies are tracked and delivered.
Key Responsibilities
M&A Transaction and Due Diligence:
· Working closely with the IFS Corporate Development team and functional integration leads to complete a robust due diligence process
· Work with the Executive Sponsors and Corporate Development teams to develop robust Business Cases with clear value creation and synergies
· Work with third party advisors on FDD, TDD and LDD to develop integration standards and high level hypothesis
PMI Program management:
· Architect and execute the cross-functional PMI program, covering all IFS functions including Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Customer Success.
· Chair the PMI Steering Committee, setting cadence, agenda, and escalation protocols.
· Develop and maintain the integration roadmap, milestones, and success metrics.
Stakeholder Orchestration:
· Collaborate with functional management to align integration plans, clarify accountabilities, and resolve interdependencies.
· Direct and manage functional integration leads to deliver functional integration in support of the value creation and mitigate risks identified in Diligence
· Constructively question functional integration stakeholders to ensure integration objectives are met and priorities are clear.
· Escalate blockers and risks to executive management as needed.
· Build strong trusted relationships with Acquired Company teams.
Value Realization:
· Partner with acquisition Executive Sponsors and FP&A to track synergy delivery, cultural alignment, talent retention, customer migration, and systems harmonization.
· Ensure integration activities lay the groundwork for long-term value creation and operational excellence.
Governance & Reporting:
· Own integration governance, reporting regularly to the CFO and executive team on progress, risks, and outcomes.
· Ensure transparent communication and documentation across all integration workstreams.
Continuous Improvement:
· Capture lessons learned and best practices to refine future PMI playbooks and accelerate integration velocity.
· Ensure clear transition plans to Business As Usual for longer lead time initiatives.
Qualifications
Education & History:
· Significant history working in a similar M&A integration or transformation management role
· Proven ability to deliver value creation through M&A
· Minimum 5 yrs in senior project/program management, with direct PMI involvement
· High level education (or equivalent)
· Knowledge of standard corporate functions (Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, Legal, etc.)
· Fluent in English
· History of working in global matrix organizations
Critical Success Factors:
· Speed and discipline in integration execution
· Cultural fit and change management
· Systems and process harmonization
· Talent retention and engagement
· Customer experience continuity
· Synergy capture and value tracking
Expected Competencies:
· Exceptional cross-functional project/program management skills
· Ability to influence and question senior management without direct authority
· Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
· Gravitas and credibility to lead in a global matrix environment
· Resilience under pressure and ability to manage multiple priorities
Beneficial:
· Proven history in the software technology sector
· Supplementary management or professional qualifications
· Background in consulting, transformation, or in-house integration management