This role directs the post-mergerintegration strategy and orchestration for the integration of 2 businesses and will work with the leadership team to ensure integration plans are smoothly and successfully achieved.
It is a critical role and requires demonstrated relevant experience managing large scale / complex deal related integration programs (acquisitions, mergers and/or carve-outs) and tackling cultural integration challenges with a pragmatic approach.
What you'll do Strategic Thought-Leadership Developing the financial business case for the deal Identifying synergies and value from the company's transactions and integration into the business functions Support the overall integration strategy tightly aligned with the financial business case Assesses the impact of the integration on the business and leads design and execution of plans to preserve and create value Identifies and clarifies issues, risks, and opportunities, and escalates as appropriate and provides solutions Shares best practices and experiences from across the enterprise Supports and adapts the on-going integration function supporting the leadership team
Integration Success Deliver a go-to-strategy that fully encompasses the end-to-end process of integrations from pre-integration to in flight to post-integration to stakeholder strategy to key success measures Managing the integration management office including internal and external parties Directs and leads virtual teams and manages to schedule and deliverables Creates effective partnerships, including regular clarification of roles and responsibilities, across teams Develop and maintain governance process and communication plans to keep stakeholders updated; this requires identifying and establishing partnerships with stakeholders in the business and functions
What We're Looking For You will have a strong background in end-to-end integration management, management consulting, business planning, or equivalent experience, preferably within the technology and media
Required/Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in M&A integration and business transformation programs Direct mergers & acquisitions experience Strong leader of people Strong program & change management skills & experience Strongly prefer experience in strategy, business management, consulting, project management, business operations, financial planning and analysis, or relationship management role An MS, MA, MBA or like advanced degree in Business or related field is preferred Experience in a global, multi-divisional organisation strongly preferred Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed French speaker with international experience The role is based in Paris working as a consultant for 3 months