MOREgroup is a family of architecture, design and engineering brands. We represent over 700 employees in 22 offices throughout 13 states. Our family of brands offer expertise in the areas of education, healthcare and health science + technology, public architecture and engineering. Each brand contributes to a holistic network of services, expertise and innovation that is shared across markets.

This role serves as the project manager for all merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, ensuring the seamless integration of people, processes, and technology. The Director of Integration will lead across multiple workstreams, acting as the single point of contact for all acquisitions. They will collaborate closely with the integration manager to develop and execute change management and communication plans, driving successful transitions and fostering organizational alignment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for all merger and acquisition integration pre and post project activities and timelines.
• Lead the diligence process, framing objectives and leveraging expertise to assist in each transaction.
• Lead and manage integration workstreams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure alignment across functions and practice and facilitate conversations, as needed, with key leaders on process improvement.
• Partner with key functional areas to facilitate pre-transaction planning and post-transaction integration processes.
• Collaborate and update MOREgroup stakeholders on the integration process including schedule, budget and tasks.
• Lead integration activities for an acquired entity, including analyzing the operating model and collaborating on integration plans for business and back-office functions, building and maintaining a consolidated master schedule, driving teams to meet defined integration plans, and leveraging expertise in problem solving to resolve highly complex and sensitive issues.
• Oversee the reporting and resolution of issues, risks and dependencies, identify potential planning gaps proactively, suggest mitigations to risks or actions to close issues or complete open items, and monitor and support acquired businesses to ensure a smooth and seamless transition post M&A, continually driving rapid growth and success.
• Assist the acquired company's management team in setting priorities, engaging appropriate resources, and navigating the operating model to ensure a smooth transition. Leverage MOREgroup playbook to frame phases to acquired leadership.
• Build and maintain a master integration schedule, providing regular progress reports to the executive team.
• Measure and ensure adherence to established deadlines.
• Report and resolve issues, risks, dependencies, and gaps to close open items.
• Incorporate post-integration learnings into future M&A activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct post-integration debrief on learnings, opportunities and improvements to acquisition process.
  
  

Leadership Competences

• Empowerment: Encourage and empower team members to take ownership of their work and contribute to the organization's success.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, building strong partnerships with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Integrity: Demonstrate high ethical standards and integrity in all actions and decisions.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate and lead through change, maintaining focus and resilience in a dynamic environment.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting their professional growth and development.
  
  

DIRECT REPORT: This position reports directly to the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior-level corporate business experience in mergers and acquisitions, integration, and due diligence.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to develop and use project management software tools (MS Project)
• Ability to lead and manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach.
• Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Highly energetic, goal-driven, and willing to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives.
• Background with highly complex in scope and size of acquisitions
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to connect business and people processes across the organization and look downstream on any issues or challenges.