Senior Director - M&A Integration; Digital and Technology

Senior Director - M&A Integration (Digital and Technology)

We are looking for a Senior Director for GDATS M&A Integration, reporting to the VP of Strategy and Planning/Office of the CDIO. This role will be the central point of contact and connective tissue to the GDATS Senior Leadership Team for all M&A‑related technology integration capabilities. You will design and institutionalize the GDATS M&A Technology Integration Playbook, drive execution, and act as a strategic bridge between GDATS, corporate development, and business leadership.

• Serve as the primary liaison to the GDATS Senior Leadership Team on all M&A tech integration initiatives, providing connectivity, transparency, and alignment.
• Develop, own, and continuously refine the M&A Technology Integration Playbook, codifying best practices, governance, and processes for GDATS‑led integrations.
• Lead the technology integration strategy and roadmap for all M&A activity, ensuring alignment with enterprise digital, data, and cybersecurity objectives.
• Drive due diligence on technology, digital assets, and infrastructure to identify risks, opportunities, and synergy potential.
• Partner with GDATS leaders, corporate development, and business executives to prioritize and execute integration initiatives that unlock business value.
• Oversee cross‑functional integration work streams, including enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS), cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and cybersecurity.
• Manage vendor contracts, licensing, and technology rationalization efforts to optimize scalability and cost efficiency.
• Establish integration KPIs, monitor progress, and report outcomes to GDATS leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Champion change management and adoption efforts to ensure smooth transitions and minimize business disruption.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of technology integration managers and subject‑matter experts.

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology integration, enterprise IT, or digital transformation.
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale M&A technology integrations across multiple geographies.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Data Lakes, Cloud, Cybersecurity).
• Exceptional ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership levels.
• Proven experience in building integration playbooks, frameworks, or repeatable methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree required.

• Strategic, enterprise‑wide thinker with ability to design scalable frameworks.
• Skilled connector and communicator who builds trust across senior leadership teams.
• Results‑driven leader focused on execution, speed, and precision.
• Agile and adaptable in navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This includes support for working families such as backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family‑building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage personal growth, we offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit

Salary Range: $156,300 – $241,010.

• This salary range reflects a national average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado, California, Washington, New York, Hawaii, Vermont, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Illinois state‑specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

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