Principal Merger & Acquisition Integration

Why UKG

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

As a Lead or Principal of M&A Integration at UKG, you are responsible for managing the planning and execution of post‑merger integration for assigned acquisitions. The ideal candidate is an execution‑focused professional with experience in M&A integration and cross‑functional projects in a SaaS based environment. Consulting industry experience working on M&A Integration or Program Management leading transformational projects is strongly preferred.

• Lead integration planning activities, engaging with functional leaders across the organization
• Define key value drivers & KPIs, integration priorities, and milestones in partnership with functional leaders and by leveraging due diligence findings
• Build out and manage integration plans using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project). Leverage AI tools as appropriate
• Maintain governance over integration status reporting, risk mitigation, decision tracking, and stakeholder updates
• Lead cross‑functional teams and help drive issues to closure
• Support monitoring of acquisition performance against plan, including preparation of quarterly summary reports
• Support ad‑hoc projects and analyses as required

• Enhance existing integration playbook and tooling framework
• Facilitate feedback surveys with acquisition integration participants (UKG team, acquired businesses, etc.) and run feedback loops to evolve integration practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in top‑tier consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or M&A integration leadership
• 5+ years of direct post‑merger integration experience, leading complex, enterprise‑scale M&A or business transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to independently lead end‑to‑end integration engagements, driving cross‑functional work streams and delivering results with executive visibility
• Strong experience in go‑to‑market, sales operating models/rules of engagement, marketing, HR alignment, and technology integration (enterprise/SaaS environment preferred)
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills with experience influencing senior leadership
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L understanding, synergy tracking, and value realization
• Proficiency in structured program management disciplines and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint)

• M&A lifecycle expertise—deal rationale through integration and value tracking
• Background in SaaS or enterprise software industry in organizations the size of UKG or larger is highly preferred
• Familiarity with operating in a global and heavily matrixed operating environment

• Executive Presence:
  Confident communicator, ability to engage at different levels of the organization, challenge assumptions and push through priorities
• Analytical Thinking:
  Comfortable with ambiguity and synthesizing data into actionable insights
• Bias for Action:
  Operates with urgency, proactivity, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Embrace Change:
  Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and embrace new tools
• Multi‑tasker:
  Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously

Location:

Preferred Boston area, Miami, FL area. Department:
Corporate Development, Global Business Operations.

Reports To:

Sr. Director, M&A Integration.

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