SENIOR DIRECTOR OF M&A INTEGRATION AND SEPARATION

Senior Director/Director of M&A Integration and Separation Are you passionate about the chance to bring your experience to a world-class company that is market-leading or both content and technology? If yes, we’re looking for you.
Join our team! The Thomson Reuters’ M&A Integration and Separations Management Office is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Director / Director of M&A Integration and Separation.
In this role, the Senior Director / Director of M&A Integration and Separation will oversee the scope, time, and costs of complex projects while working with senior leadership and business partners to achieve strategic business objectives.
The Senior Director / Director of M&A Integration and Separation will manage the entire lifecycle of projects from definition through to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
About the Role In this opportunity as Senior Director / Director of M&A Integration and Separation, you will.
Lead integrations and separations projects to achieve deal objectives within scope, time, and cost to agreed levels of quality.
Champion and enhance the M&A’s integration and separation framework.
Define, document, and manage large-scale projects with minimal supervision, working with cross-functional teams that may have differing priorities and working/cultural practices.
Oversee all phases of the project or specific phases of larger projects.
Identify, assess, and manage risks to the success of the project.
Effectively manage project team conflicts, build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and make informed decisions.
Estimate costs, timelines, and resource requirements for the successful completion of each project to agreed scope and constraints.
Prepare and maintain project plans and track performance against the plan.
Implement effective communication plans and operating rhythms, including provision of regular and accurate reports.
Monitor costs, timelines, and resources used, and take action where these deviate from the agreed plan.
Ensure that deliverables are implemented within these criteria.
Manage change control, gaining agreement for revisions from project stakeholders.
Demonstrate effective leadership to the project team, ensuring members are motivated and developing their skills and experience.
Escalate risks and issues to senior M&A leaders and project leadership About You You’re a fit for the role of Senior Director / Director of M&A Integration and Separation if your background includes.
8-10+ years of Project Management experience, with a focus on M&A integration and separation.
Proven ability to create detailed project plans, set milestones, and coordinate tasks effectively.
Expertise in identifying potential risks associated with the M&A process and developing strategies to mitigate them.
Strong schedule management skills to ensure that M&A projects stay on schedule and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders, including executives, employees, and external partners.
Ability to partner effectively in a highly matrixed organization.
Strong business acumen to understand the broader business context and how the M&A aligns with the overall strategy of the organizations involved.
Analytical skills to analyze data and make informed recommendations that align with the strategic goals of the merged entity.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools such as Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and familiarity with project management software to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication.
Financial analysis skills to analyze financial data related to the M&A, including valuations, cost structures, and financial projections.
Experience in managing budgets allocated for the M&A process and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Preferred certifications.
Project management or Agile certification (e.
., Certified ScrumMaster, Professional ScrumMaster, PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar).
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