[Remote] M&A Integration & Strategic Projects Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trinity Consultants is seeking an M&A Integration & Strategic Projects Manager responsible for leading the integration of acquired businesses post-transaction. The role involves orchestrating cross-functional teams to ensure operational continuity, value creation, and cultural alignment while managing various strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple M&A integrations simultaneously across all phases (pre‑close, Day‑0/Day‑1, post‑close)
- Stand up and operate the Integration Management Office (IMO), including governance cadence, workstream management, and reporting
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
- Drive accountability across functional workstreams (HR, IT, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Operations, Marketing, Real Estate)
- Escalate risks, issues, and decisions to executive sponsors as needed
- Ensure operational readiness for critical activities including: Payroll, benefits, and HR onboarding, Financial reporting and accounting continuity, IT access, security, and collaboration tools, Client and employee communications, Coordinate sequencing and timing to minimize disruption and maintain business continuity
- Partner with functional leaders to develop detailed integration plans and deliverables
- Track progress against commitments and ensure timely execution
- Facilitate integration working sessions, IMO meetings, and leadership reviews
- Ensure consistency with enterprise integration standards, playbooks, and policies
- Support execution of the Value Creation Plan (VCP) and synergy initiatives
- Track and report on integration outcomes and value realization
- Develop and coordinate integration communications, including: Leadership guides and FAQs, Employee welcome materials and presentations, Day‑1 announcements and talking points, Facilitate employee and leadership Q&A sessions
- Serve as a stabilizing presence for acquired teams during periods of change
- Support or lead enterprise strategic initiatives requiring centralized project management
- Lead enterprise‑level strategic initiatives aligned with growth, operational excellence, and transformation priorities
- Translate strategic objectives into clear workplans, milestones, and success metrics
- Ensure initiatives remain aligned with executive intent and evolving business priorities
Skills
- 5–8+ years of experience in M&A integration, corporate strategy, consulting, or complex program management
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional initiatives in matrixed environments
- Strong executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and tight timelines
- Experience working within an Integration Management Office (IMO) or Change Management Office
- Familiarity with ERP, finance, HRIS, and collaboration system integrations
- Background in professional services, consulting, or multi‑entity organizations
- Exposure to private equity‑backed or acquisitive growth environments
Company Overview
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