Integrations Manager

Summary:

This role will report to the VP of Business Development of Extant Aerospace with the full intention of causing the acquisition(s) and integrations of those acquisitions to be expedient, efficient, and profitable beyond the approved financial model(s). The role is a cross functional role working both externally and internally with all stakeholders in this effort.

Responsibilities of M&A Integration Manager:

• Will be responsible for the people leadership of a team of Integration employees
• Support new product line license /acquisition evaluations and due diligence in support of transaction completion and closure
• Develop the plan (tasks, cost and schedule) for the integration (Adoption) of all licensed /acquired product lines and ensure the completion of the integrations per those plans
• Drive the Integration of acquisitions so that all functional department leaders understand their roles and responsibilities during a transition period
• Assist with the launch of functional integration teams so they understand their charters and are organized for success
• Primary Point of Contact (PoC) for the OEM transition team
• Brief the OEM transition team and employees, as appropriate, so that they understand the integration process and their responsibilities and timing
• Escalate issues requiring senior-level input so they are resolved quickly and effectively
• Manage the interdependencies between functions so activities are prioritized and sequenced correctly
• Evaluate the risks associated with an integration and mitigate them to the most reasonable extent possible
• Ensure exit criteria are met
• Document any handoffs to business line leaders throughout the transition period
• Capture lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions

The right person will demonstrate the following experience and skills:

• Strong project and program management background, including processes, reporting, and project management tools
• Proven experience getting results in complex cross-functional environments, as well as managing projects in multi-cultural, multi-time zone settings
• Disciplined, process-oriented, and loves the details, while seeing the big picture.
• Collaboration-first mindset, an organizational "connector" that easily works across organizational boundaries. Influencing without authority, and building rapport with senior stakeholders, outside of immediate team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor?s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years direct industry experience in similar roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree e.g., MBA and closer to 12 years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior people leadership experience is required, minimum of 3 years, prefer closer to 5

• Pre-employment cognitive and behavioral testing will be required.

• Due to the requirement to have access to US Military controlled programs, U.S. Citizenship required