M&A Integration Associate

OBJECTIVES:

This individual will play a key role in integration planning and execution efforts for AI Fire’s numerous acquisitions. The Integration Associate will coordinate with a cross-functional integration team to ensure all relevant tasks are completed, including activities ranging from developing and implementing actionable plans to achieve transaction objectives, to diving deep on tactical aspects of integration projects. Stakeholder groups include Operations, IT, HR, Finance, and Safety. Successful M&A Integration Associates are self-starters, able to work autonomously, natural problem solvers, collaborative, flexible, and not fazed by adversity or ambiguity. This individual will report to the Integration Manager and partner with the larger M&A team to facilitate a smooth transition from acquisition diligence through the completed integration of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop integration plan and timeline in collaboration with the EVP of M&A and Integration Manager
• Support several acquisition integrations implementations simultaneously
• Define, track and communicate appropriate initiatives and deliverables to the broader integration team and management stakeholders
• Further define and improve AI Fire’s best-practice integration “playbook”
• Create and update dashboards for internal and external updates
• Communicate project priorities for key stakeholders
• Collaborate with functional teams to align resources to integration plans
• Prepare appropriate documentation to close out integration projects and facilitate effective hand-offs

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-5 years of project management experience or consulting
• BA required in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related field
• Prior M&A Integration experience is a plus
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent project management, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Effective and collaborative communication and skills, with the ability to customize approach for a variety of audiences ranging from senior executives to junior resources
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision and manage tasks from start to finish
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• This position requires at minimum 50% travel to support integrations