Sr. Manager Merge & Acquisition

• Own end-to-end operations integration planning and execution

• Drive operational synergy delivery (cost, footprint, productivity, working capital)

• Lead integration across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, and logistics

• Establish integration governance, milestones, and executive reporting

• Support operational due diligence and pre-close integration planning

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, and Business Units leadership

 

Integration Leadership & Governance

• Lead end-to-end operational integration planning and execution for acquisitions and divestitures

• Establish integration governance, cadence, KPI tracking, and executive reporting

• Act as primary operations liaison between corporate leadership, business unit leaders, and site leadership

• Drive disciplined execution using structured integration frameworks and project management tools

 

Synergy & Value Capture

• Translate deal thesis into measurable operational synergy initiatives (cost, footprint, productivity, working capital, capex, service levels)

• Own synergy roadmap, milestones, benefits tracking, and risk mitigation

• Identify additional value creation opportunities post-close

 

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Integration

• Lead integration across:

• Plant operations & footprint strategy

• Production planning & scheduling

• Quality systems & certifications

• Procurement & supplier consolidation

• Logistics & distribution networks

• Make/buy an automation strategy

 

Systems & Process Harmonization

• Drive alignment of operating models, KPIs, and management systems (Lean, OEE, safety, quality, cost)

• Partner with IT on ERP / MES / planning systems integration

• Standardize core operational processes and governance

 

Stakeholder & Change Leadership

• Influence senior leaders without direct authority

• Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Commercial

• Manage site-level change, communication, and cultural integration

• Serve as an escalation point for integration risks and execution gaps

 

Transaction Support (Pre-Close)

• Support operational due diligence

• Assess manufacturing footprint, capacity, cost structure, and operational risks

• Provide integration complexity estimates and synergy validation to deal teams

 

Qualifications

Experience

• 8–12+ years in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Consulting, or Corporate Strategy

• 4+ years leading M&A integrations or large-scale operational transformations

• Direct experience in industrial / manufacturing environments strongly preferred

• Proven ownership of synergy delivery and multi-site execution

 

Skills & Capabilities

• Expert in operational excellence frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, TPM, etc.)

• Strong financial acumen (P&L, cost modeling, synergy tracking)

• Advanced project/program management

• Executive-level communication and executive presence

• High tolerance for ambiguity and rapid context switching

• Ability to operate equally at the plant-floor and boardroom level

 

 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business preferred)

• MBA or Master’s degree a plus

 

Travel 25% 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.