Director of Integration

The Director of Integration will lead the end-to-end integration of acquired companies into Harrington. This role is critical in ensuring smooth transitions, operational continuity, and the realization of synergies from acquisitions. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the industry’s dynamics, while driving collaboration across teams and ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive M&A integration strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with executive leadership to define integration priorities, timelines, and success metrics to ensure operational continuity.

Project Management

• Lead and manage integration planning, including the development of detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks during the integration process to minimize disruption.
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting achievements and challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with functional leaders (HR, IT, Finance, Operations, Sales, etc.) to align integration activities.
• Ensure effective communication across all teams involved in the integration process.
• Promote collaboration between the acquired company and internal stakeholders to promote a unified culture.

Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with Finance on synergy realization and financial targets specific to the industry.
• Track and manage integration budgets, focusing on cost optimization

Change Management

• Partner with HR to develop cultural integration efforts to align organizational values and work practices in an employee and customer-focused environment.
• Partner with HR to develop and implement change management plans to ensure employee engagement and retention throughout the integration.
• Maintain open communication channels to address employee and customer concerns during the transition.

Communication and Engagement

• Develop and implement communication plans to keep employees, leadership, and stakeholders informed throughout integration processes.
• Act as a key liaison between acquired companies and the parent organization.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and reports to update leadership on integration progress.
• Develop external communication strategies for customers and suppliers related to mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.

Performance Measurement

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of integration efforts.
• Conduct post-integration reviews to identify lessons learned and refine processes for future acquisitions

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in M&A integration or operations within the distribution and services industries.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PMO).
• Proven track record of managing complex integrations in a dynamic environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills with experience in cross-functional team leadership.
• Deep understanding of business operations across multiple functions (HR, IT, Finance, etc.).
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in M&A transactions.
• Expertise in the industrial industry with a focus on distribution and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in integrating businesses with diverse customer bases and service portfolios.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations in the distribution and services industry.