M&A Integration Manager

Elgin, Illinois, United States | Business Development | Full-time | Partially remote

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Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company. 

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings.  We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class M&A Integration Manager willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

As part of this role, the M&A Integration Manager will play an integral role in supporting and executing the goals of the Enterprise PMO Department by leading and managing the integration of acquired companies into MKD Electric. This role ensures a seamless transition by aligning business processes, systems, and cultures, while maximizing value and minimizing disruption. This position will report to the Director of Enterprise PMO.

What you will do…

  • Develop and implement detailed integration plans, timelines, and roadmaps for each acquisition, aligned with overall corporate strategy and objectives
  • Act as the primary liaison between key internal stakeholders (executives, business units, IT, HR, finance, etc.) and acquired company teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of integration activities
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams through the integration process, ensuring smooth collaboration across departments like operations, finance, IT, legal, HR, and marketing
  • Facilitate the integration of company cultures, ensuring a smooth blending of organizational values and operational practices while fostering employee engagement and retention
  • Oversee change management initiatives to support employees through transitions, mitigating risks and addressing concerns proactively
  • Establish clear success metrics for integration, track progress, and report on the status of integration activities to senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Identify integration risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues related to operational, cultural, or strategic alignment
  • Drive continuous improvement of integration processes, incorporating lessons learned from past acquisitions to enhance the speed and effectiveness of future integrations

What you will need to succeed…

  • 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in system integration
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of business operations, financial modeling and project management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • In-depth knowledge of change management practices and organizational behavior
  • Familiarity with integration software/tools (e.g. project management, financial tracking) is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, project management or related field preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is a plus
  • Experience managing integrations in an industrial or construction environment is a plus
  • Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems used in acquisitions and integrations is a plus

Physical demands…

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
  • Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

What you’ll love about us…

MKD employees are the company’s greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

  • On the job training with fully accredited training programs
  • Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
  • Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
  • Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

The base pay range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 per year. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits, or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by bona fide factors such as geographic work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.