Integration Manager – M&A

• Plan, coordinate, and execute merger and acquisition integration projects and large-scale transformation initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership, cross‑functional teams, acquired entities, and external partners
• Define project objectives, integration roadmaps, timelines, success measures, and governance structures
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, dependencies, and business alignment
• Lead M&A integration initiatives and coordinate cross‑functional work streams
• Oversee large‑scale transformation projects across processes, systems, teams, and operations
• Manage internal resources, third‑party vendors, and project stakeholders
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, and ensure milestones are achieved within timelines and budgets
• Manage project changes, scope adjustments, and implementation activities
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address issues proactively
• Develop communication plans and provide leadership updates on project status, risks, decisions, and outcomes
• Use project management tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks to measure progress and success
• Maintain project documentation, integration plans, decision logs, and governance records
• Partner with business leaders, operational teams, technology teams, Finance, HR, and external stakeholders
• Evaluate business processes and implement scalable operational improvements
• Demonstrate project leadership and strengthen project management and organizational change capabilities
• Champion IOA values of integrity, leadership, accountability, and professionalism

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field required
• MBA preferred
• 8-10+ years of project management and P&C insurance experience
• Experience managing a book
• Experience leading M&A integrations, organizational transformations, or large‑scale enterprise initiatives preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem‑solving abilities
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams
• Experience creating executive‑level reports, presentations, and project documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects from planning through execution and delivery
• Strong communication, prioritization, and time management skills
• Proven leadership capability with a track record of driving results and managing competing priorities

Demonstrates expertise in managing merger and acquisition integrations and large‑scale transformation projects, with a strong focus on stakeholder management, project planning, and execution. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive organizational change while maintaining alignment with business objectives.

• Project Management
• M&A Integration Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• PMP Certification
• Organizational Transformation

• Project Planning
• Risk Management
• Business Process Evaluation
• Integration Roadmap Development Soft Skills
  • Communication
  • Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Influencing Stakeholders
  • Leadership
  Certifications & Qualifications
  • PMP Certification
  Industry Keywords
  • Project Management
  • M&A
  • P&C Insurance
  • Transformation Initiatives
  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Governance Structures
  • Integration Plans
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Operational Processes
  • Business Objectives
  Tools & Technologies
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Word
  • Outlook