Senior M&A Integration Manager

About the role The Senior Integration Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end integration governance, and value realization across acquisitions, ensuring disciplined execution through a tollgate‑based integration model. This role leads cross‑functional integration efforts, owns synergy delivery and risk management, and establishes a repeatable integration capability aligned with operational excellence principles. They operate at both strategic and execution levels, ensuring integrations deliver business outcomes—not just task completion. Key Responsibilities Integration Strategy & Planning Ensure the integration strategic priorities aligned with deal value drivers Lead pre‑close integration planning including synergy identification and risk assessment Establish Day 1, 0‑90, and 90‑180 plans across all functions Ensure alignment between deal model assumptions and execution roadmap Integration Governance & Tollgate Leadership Own and enforce the integration governance model and decision framework Prepare and lead tollgate reviews with executive leadership Ensure clear decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability structures Drive adherence to integration cadence (daily/weekly/monthly operating rhythm) Value Realization & Synergy Delivery Own end‑to‑end synergy tracking and realization (cost, revenue, operational improvements) Ensure clear ownership of value initiatives across functions Implement value tracking dashboards and reporting cadence Proactively identify risks to value capture and implement mitigation plans Cross‑Functional Integration Execution Lead integration across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Commercial, and EHS Remove barriers and resolve cross‑functional conflicts Ensure alignment between functional plans and enterprise objectives Drive Day 1 readiness and operational continuity Change Management & Communication Develop and execute integration communication strategy Ensure consistent messaging across leadership, employees, and stakeholders Drive culture integration and employee engagement Minimize disruption and reduce attrition risk during integration Integration Capability Building Support building and continuously improve the integration playbook and tools Standardize and continuously improve L2/L3 integration checklists, templates, and dashboards Capture and institutionalize lessons learned from integrations Stakeholder Management Act as primary interface to align different functions toward achieving integration goals Partner with functional leaders to ensure ownership and accountability Influence without authority across complex organizational structures Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree in a related field is strongly preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered 8+ years of experience in M&A integration, operations, or consulting Proven track record of leading complex, cross‑functional integrations Strong experience with value creation and synergy delivery Experience operating in industrial, energy, or operational environments Preferred Experience in waste management, energy, or material processing Familiarity with tollgate or stage‑gate operating models Background in operational excellence systems Benefits In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at Pay Transparency Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $136,600.00 – $195,300.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. 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