Director, M&A Integrations

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Post Merger Integration to lead and oversee the successful integration of acquired companies into our organization. In this role, you will be accountable for your functional area and responsible for driving performance and effectiveness. You will work closely with executive leadership, business transformation, functional teams, and external stakeholders to achieve integration objectives and maximize value creation.

The day to day:

• Develop and implement comprehensive post-merger integration plans:
• Define integration objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify key workstreams, allocate and manage resources accordingly.
• Ensure alignment with cross-functional risk management and resource financial planning.
• Lead and manage cross-functional integration teams:
• Provide strategic guidance and support throughout the integration process.
• Foster collaboration and alignment across functional teams.
• Ensure effective communication and change management strategies are in place.
• Drive operational excellence and synergies:
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiencies.
• Align business processes, systems, and cultures to achieve synergies.
• Oversee the integration of key functions, such as finance, HR, IT, sales, and operations.
• Monitor and report on integration progress:
• Track and evaluate integration milestones and KPIs.
• Identify and address any issues or roadblocks.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners:
• Collaborate with external consultants, advisors, and legal teams.
• Leverage external expertise to support integration efforts.
• Develop and refine integration best practices:
• Continuously evaluate and refine integration processes and methodologies.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across the organization.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in post-merger integration.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• 8-13 years of experience in post-merger integration or related, relevant roles.
• Proven track record of driving performance and effectiveness within functional areas.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to guide the vision, goals, and strategy for other functions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to foster engagement and build relationships across the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and address risks, issues, and roadblocks.
• Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to drive change and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead teams, including managing and developing talent.

Leadership Capabilities:

Strategic Vision: Develop and communicate a clear and compelling strategic vision for post merger integration, aligning it with the overall organizational goals and objectives. Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and anticipate future challenges and opportunities.

Inspiring Leadership: Inspire and motivate teams to achieve high levels of performance and engagement. Lead by example, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance and mentorship to develop the leadership capabilities of team members.

Change Management: Effectively manage change and navigate through ambiguity. Demonstrate the ability to lead teams and stakeholders through complex integration processes, addressing resistance and fostering a positive and adaptive mindset.

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, functional teams, external partners, and consultants. Effectively communicate integration progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Decision-Making: Make informed and timely decisions based on a thorough analysis of available information and consideration of potential risks and impacts. Demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term strategic goals.

Collaboration and Influence: Collaborate effectively across functions and teams, leveraging your expertise and experience to influence decision-making and drive alignment. Build consensus and foster a culture of collaboration, actively seeking input and feedback from diverse perspectives.

Results Orientation: Demonstrate a strong focus on achieving results and delivering value. Set clear goals and expectations for yourself and your team, monitoring progress and taking corrective actions when necessary. Drive a sense of urgency and accountability to meet integration objectives.

Resilience and Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and overcoming challenges. Demonstrate resilience in the face of setbacks and the ability to quickly pivot and adjust strategies as needed.

Ethical Leadership: Uphold the highest ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity and compliance. Ensure that all integration activities are conducted in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Learning: Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within your team. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to post merger integration.

As the Director of Post Merger Integration, your leadership capabilities will be instrumental in driving the successful integration of acquired companies and maximizing value creation. Your strategic vision, inspiring leadership style, change management expertise, and ability to collaborate and influence will enable you to effectively lead teams and stakeholders towards achieving integration objectives and delivering impactful results.

Why Shutterstock:

• You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your team's work matters and is essential to the evolution of our core business
• Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind.
• Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both
• A generous and competitive benefits package.

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Shutterstock enables its employees to drive culture and tap into the world around them to develop the toolbox and solutions that help others share their world views. At Shutterstock, your ideas will be welcomed, your uniqueness will be celebrated, and you will be supported in presenting your view of the world as you experience it. We're champions of resiliency; quickly learning from our shortcomings in our pursuit of continuous growth.

Diverse teams are critical to our success. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply and we commit to creating and maintaining a culture where employees know they belong and have equal opportunities to succeed.

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We are one team collectively focused on creating an unrivaled experience for our Customers and Contributors. Our Values represent the mindset of the employee who will thrive at Shutterstock. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to become part of a cutting-edge technology company building industry leading products, please apply.

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