VP, M&A Operations

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Vice President of M&A Operations will lead end-to-end operational strategy, due diligence, integration, and separation (carve-out) efforts across the company’s deal pipeline. This role serves as the critical bridge between Corporate Development (deal sourcing/valuation) and Functional Leaders (HR, IT, Product, Sales, Legal, Finance) to ensure acquired businesses are seamlessly integrated and deal value drivers are realized.

Key Responsibilities

1. Due Diligence & Operational Assessment

• Lead operational due diligence across targets to evaluate business models, technology infrastructure, organizational structures, and operational risks.
• Partner with functional leads to develop comprehensive integration cost models, synergy benchmarks, and risk mitigation strategies during the deal pipeline phase.

2. Integration Strategy & Execution

• Own and evolve the global M&A Playbook, establishing scalable frameworks, governance, tools, and methodologies for integrations and carve-outs.
• Serve as the Integration Management Office (IMO) Lead for active deals, directing cross-functional integration teams from pre-sign through post-close stabilization.
• Establish key performance metrics (KPIs) and value tracking dashboards to ensure deal thesis objectives and revenue/cost synergies are achieved.

3. Executive Governance & Stakeholder Alignment

• Establish governance structures (Steering Committees, IMO workstreams) and drive weekly/monthly executive reporting on integration milestones, risks, and budgets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executive sponsors and functional vice presidents, driving consensus and resolving high-level friction points.

4. Post-Merger Stabilization & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee change management strategies to ensure cultural alignment, employee retention, and customer continuity post-close.
• Conduct post-mortem evaluations for completed transactions to capture lessons learned and continuously refine operational execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or engineering; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • 10–12+ years of total professional experience, with 7+ years dedicated to M&A operations, post-merger integration (PMI), or corporate development.
  • Deep experience managing complex, cross-functional integrations or carve-outs in [Industry, e.g., Tech/SaaS/Healthcare].
  • Background in top-tier management consulting (M&A practice) or corporate strategy/integration at a growth-stage/enterprise company preferred.
• Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrated mastery of project/program management governance (PMO/IMO setup).
  • Strong financial acumen; ability to model operational synergies and track deal budgets.
  • Executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and influence skills across all organizational levels.
  • High adaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity in fast-paced deal environments.

Why Join Us?

• Drive high-visibility, transformative growth initiatives at a market-leading company.
• Direct access to C-suite leadership and strategic decision-making processes.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual performance bonus, and equity incentive plan.

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Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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