Drive program delivery for programmatic aspects of due diligence through post-integration
Build and communicate a common methodology for delivery/reporting across all workstreams
Manage workstream accountability across the organization, including into the C-suite
Maintain focus of workstream leads on key value-drivers aligned to the core deal thesis
Lead the program execution of transaction integrations across all functions to ensure delivery in partnership with Corporate Development and other key stakeholders
Participate in pipeline review to provide insight into future M&A integration delivery needs, budgeting, strategy, and resource planning to achieve successful outcomes
Provide and maintain recurring reporting and score-carding of functional and business unit performance against plans of record and IMO Project Plans
Applies lessons learned from prior deals to continuously improve due diligence and integration planning practices
Work within Corporate Development to build due diligence services to provide targeted insights, experience-based observations, and EBITDA and cash improvement opportunities to guide investment determinations
Provide proactive decision support to executives and team members
Present data to senior stakeholders and serve as point-of-contact for integration leaders at entities being evaluated / acquired
Mobilize the internal resources and external partners to ensure effective and timely delivery
Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience required
Master's Degree preferred
Work Experience
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required
4-6+ years of consulting or project management experience, ideally with direct exposure to M&A and integration planning / management required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience collaborating with cross-functional project teams.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication capabilities and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders with competing / conflicting interests.
Capable of organizing information succinctly and communicating to all levels of an organization.
Experience multi-tasking to lead and execute multiple projects in parallel.
Strong presentation skills and ability to present material and complex matters in a succinct and organized manner
Ability to think critically in tactical and strategic dimensions simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work across various functions in order to ensure deliverables are met against required timelines.
Ability to prioritize tasks in real time and exercise judgment in high-stakes environment.
Ability to quickly establish credibility, trust and support with both internal and external constituents.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with leaders at the most senior levels within the corporation.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels and functions both inside and outside of the organization.
Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.
Additional Requirements
Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, tight deadlines, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make work independently and sound decision making
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.