VP, M&A Operations

Accountabilities

• • Lead end-to-end operational due diligence for acquisition targets, assessing business models, technology infrastructure, organizational structures, operational capabilities, and key risks.
  • Partner with functional leaders to develop integration cost models, synergy benchmarks, operational assessments, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the deal lifecycle.
  • Own and continuously enhance the global M&A Playbook, establishing scalable frameworks, governance models, tools, processes, and methodologies for integrations and carve-outs.
  • Serve as Integration Management Office (IMO) lead for active transactions, coordinating cross-functional teams from pre-signing through closing and post-close stabilization.
  • Establish KPIs, value-tracking mechanisms, and dashboards to monitor integration progress and ensure the realization of deal thesis objectives and revenue or cost synergies.
  • Design and manage executive governance structures, including steering committees and IMO workstreams, while providing regular reporting on milestones, risks, budgets, and value creation.
  • Act as a trusted strategic advisor to C-suite sponsors and functional vice presidents, facilitating alignment, resolving complex issues, and driving decisions across organizational boundaries.
  • Lead change management efforts focused on cultural alignment, employee retention, operational continuity, and customer experience following transactions.
  • Oversee post-merger stabilization activities and ensure emerging operational issues are identified and addressed effectively.
  • Conduct post-transaction reviews to capture lessons learned, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen future M&A execution capabilities.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.
  • 10–12+ years of total professional experience, including at least 7 years focused on M&A operations, post-merger integration, corporate development, or closely related disciplines.
  • Deep experience leading complex, cross-functional integrations, separations, or carve-outs within technology, SaaS, healthcare, energy, or other comparable growth-oriented or enterprise environments.
  • Strong background establishing and operating PMO or IMO governance structures and managing complex programs involving multiple functional teams.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen, including the ability to model operational synergies, evaluate integration costs, manage deal budgets, and track value realization.
  • Experience with operational due diligence, integration planning, change management, executive governance, and post-close stabilization.
  • Background in top-tier management consulting, particularly M&A or corporate strategy, or significant experience leading integration activities within a growth-stage or large enterprise organization is preferred.
  • Exceptional executive presence with outstanding communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to build consensus among senior leaders and navigate competing priorities without relying solely on formal authority.
  • Highly adaptable, commercially minded, and comfortable making decisions in ambiguous, fast-paced deal environments.
  • Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate high-level transaction objectives into detailed, measurable execution plans.

  Benefits

  • Competitive executive compensation package.
  • Annual performance bonus opportunity.
  • Equity incentive plan.
  • High-visibility role directly contributing to transformative growth and strategic transactions.
  • Direct exposure to C-suite executives and senior decision-makers.
  • Opportunity to lead global M&A integration and carve-out initiatives across multiple functions.
  • Ability to build and shape scalable M&A operating frameworks and best practices.
  • Remote position within the United States.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an organization operating at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and the global clean energy transition.