M&A Integration Lead

Leads acquisition integration and operational onboarding across the business

Location: Remote (LATAM)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, EST
Employment Type: Independent Contractor.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an M&A Integration Lead to own the operational integration of acquired businesses. This role is responsible for building a repeatable integration framework, ensuring every acquisition is onboarded efficiently and consistently while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

The successful candidate will develop and manage the integration playbook, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee the operational onboarding of newly acquired locations. While technology and ERP ownership remain with the relevant technical teams, this role partners closely with them to ensure seamless integration.

Reporting Structure

Reports To

Director of Field Operations & Integrations

Direct Reports

Integration Analysts / Project Resources (added as needed based on acquisition activity)

Works Closely With

Operations Leadership
Technology & Systems Teams
Shared Services
Branch & Service Center Managers
Finance
Inventory & Logistics Team

Primary Responsibilities

Integration Strategy

Develop and maintain a scalable M&A integration playbook.
Standardize operational onboarding across acquired businesses.
Continuously improve integration processes and best practices.

Acquisition Onboarding

Lead the operational integration of newly acquired locations.
Coordinate facility, inventory, and operational process transitions.
Ensure clear ownership and accountability throughout each integration.

Integration Readiness

Maintain integration readiness to support ongoing acquisition activity.
Coordinate with technology and operational teams on systems and ERP implementation.
Identify risks early and proactively resolve integration challenges.

Supplier & Customer Transition

Manage supplier and customer transitions during acquisitions.
Ensure business continuity and minimal operational disruption throughout the integration process.

Key Performance Indicators

Primary KPIs

On-time completion of integration milestones
Time to full operational integration for each acquisition

Supporting Metrics

Integration playbook adoption
Handoff completion rate
Service continuity throughout integration
Resolution time for integration issues

Leadership Expectations

Build a repeatable, scalable acquisition integration process.
Lead organizational change with strong communication and stakeholder management.
Ensure accountability throughout every integration project.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integrations.

Qualifications

Required

7+ years of experience in M&A Integration, Program Management, Project Management, or Operations Leadership.
Proven success integrating acquired businesses or leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management and change management skills.
Highly organized with excellent planning and execution abilities.
Fluent, professional-level English (spoken and written). This role works closely with US-based leadership and requires near-native communication skills. The interview process includes English assessments.

Preferred

Experience working within private equity-backed or high-growth organizations.
Experience supporting multi-location operations.
Experience leading ERP implementations, systems migrations, or large operational transformation projects.

Location & Travel

Remote, based anywhere in Latin America, with full overlap with US business hours. Occasional travel to company locations may be required.

Success Profile — First 12 Months

Successfully implemented a standardized M&A integration playbook.
Led at least one acquisition through full operational integration (or established readiness for future acquisitions).
Established a consistent handoff process with clear ownership across integration projects.
Built an integration process that scales independently of individual leadership involvement.

M&A Integration Lead (Remote LATAM) - 627065498891