Integration Director

Meet Unit4. We’re a fast-paced growth cloud company, changing the game in ERP for mid-market people-centric organizations. We’re on a mission to turn 40 years of conventional legacy ERP software on its head and rewrite the industry.

We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high-value work they live for.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Integration playbook: Develop a comprehensive integration/separation playbook that aligns with the company’s objectives and maximizes value creation through simplifying the framework of tools, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of future integration/separation projects.
• Strategic Integration Planning: Drive, coordinate and execute integration/separation design activities (pre-deal) including structure, operating model, transitional services agreements, data, etc., to help realize the desired strategic rationale for the transaction and realization of synergies.
• Due-diligence: Lead and conduct thorough due diligence to assess the impact of integration/separation on all aspects of the business, including financial, operational, legal, and cultural factors with a focus on value.
• Program Management: Lead and manage integration/separation projects from planning through execution and post-implementation, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate and manage multifunctional teams in M&A transactions to deliver integration/separation planning.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels including executive leadership, department heads, and external partners to ensure alignment, issue resolution, and building two-way trust.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to address challenges during the integration/separation process, including legal, regulatory, and operational considerations.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management plans to ensure smooth transitions including communication strategies, training programs, and support systems, minimizing disruptions across the organization.
• Reporting and progress tracking: Establish KPIs and performance metrics to monitor progress and ensure successful integration/separation outcomes end to end to completion.
• Board and leadership reporting: Prepare and present integration proposals and updates to the board, investors, and leadership.
• M&A support: Work alongside the M&A deal team to ensure a seamless transition from the transaction execution phase into integration, conduct post-acquisition reviews, and feedback learning from previous transactions into the company’s processes for future acquisitions.
• Transformation: Support the Transformation Office on cross-functional strategic initiatives on an ad-hoc basis, which can range from process improvement, business systems harmonization, P&L improvement.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in relevant roles and demonstrable experience in leading and managing integration/separation projects, M&A, or related roles, preferably in the software industry.
• Gravitas to be able to represent the company externally and with the company’s private equity owners.
• The ability to understand various operating models and how they are constructed interdependently and modeled.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects and driving cross-functional teams including strong project management skills, risk management, budgeting, and governance e.g., escalation management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Extremely strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Information

A chance to participate in the development of an international leading software firm. At Unit4, you have the freedom and autonomy to be successful. An attractive salary while working in a challenging international environment. Enthusiastic colleagues who like to learn from each other. At Unit4, we invest in your personal and professional growth. We don\’t focus on how many days you work; we trust you to deliver results – thus, we have an unlimited vacation policy.

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages and celebrates the diversity of our employees, where they all are seen as a real value to the company. We guarantee fair consideration for employment, without discrimination. That\’s why we make our hiring decisions solid based on merit, qualifications, and current business needs. We invite you to be a part of this diversity and join our community!

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