Senior Manager – Post-Merger Integration
<p>Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for a downtown Toronto client. We are seeking a seasoned professional with <strong>10+ years of experience in post-merger integration (PMI)</strong> who can deliver <strong>value realization and synergy capture</strong> beyond traditional integration activities. This role requires a proven leader who brings <strong>instant credibility</strong> and has successfully managed complex integration programs, driving measurable outcomes and accountability across multiple stakeholders. This is a 12 month engagement with a hybrid working arrangement; 4 days onsite.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead Post-Merger Integration Programs</strong>: Oversee end-to-end integration planning and execution for large-scale transactions.</li><li><strong>Drive Synergy Realization</strong>: Identify, quantify, and track synergies (often $100M+) across combined entities; ensure delivery against board-level commitments.</li><li><strong>Establish Governance & Accountability</strong>: Operate within the Integration Management Office (IMO), ensuring clear ownership and accountability for synergy targets.</li><li><strong>Innovate & Optimize</strong>: Develop creative approaches to integration challenges, streamline processes, and maximize value capture.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong>: Engage senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align on priorities and resolve integration issues.</li><li><strong>Reporting & Tracking</strong>: Implement robust tracking mechanisms for synergy realization and integration milestones; provide regular updates to executive leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>10+ years in post-merger integration, with a strong focus on value realization and synergy delivery.</li><li>Proven success managing complex, multi-program integrations across diverse organizations.</li><li>Background in Big 4 or top-tier consulting, ideally at Senior Manager or Director level, with exposure to multiple client integrations.</li></ul><p>Skills:</p><ul><li>Strong program management and governance expertise.</li><li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive accountability at all levels.</li><li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Formal education is less critical; practical experience and credibility in PMI are paramount.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with serial acquirers or internal IMO roles .</li><li>Exposure to corporate strategy and strategic alignment during integration.</li><li>Recent hands-on experience in synergy realization and tracking at the board level.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Toronto, ON
- onsite
- Temporary
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75.00 - 80.00 CAD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for a downtown Toronto client. We are seeking a seasoned professional with <strong>10+ years of experience in post-merger integration (PMI)</strong> who can deliver <strong>value realization and synergy capture</strong> beyond traditional integration activities. This role requires a proven leader who brings <strong>instant credibility</strong> and has successfully managed complex integration programs, driving measurable outcomes and accountability across multiple stakeholders. This is a 12 month engagement with a hybrid working arrangement; 4 days onsite.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead Post-Merger Integration Programs</strong>: Oversee end-to-end integration planning and execution for large-scale transactions.</li><li><strong>Drive Synergy Realization</strong>: Identify, quantify, and track synergies (often $100M+) across combined entities; ensure delivery against board-level commitments.</li><li><strong>Establish Governance & Accountability</strong>: Operate within the Integration Management Office (IMO), ensuring clear ownership and accountability for synergy targets.</li><li><strong>Innovate & Optimize</strong>: Develop creative approaches to integration challenges, streamline processes, and maximize value capture.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong>: Engage senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align on priorities and resolve integration issues.</li><li><strong>Reporting & Tracking</strong>: Implement robust tracking mechanisms for synergy realization and integration milestones; provide regular updates to executive leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- 2025-11-19T18:48:42Z