M&A Integration Associate Director

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This position is responsible for the end-to end program management and execution of integrations (Acquisitions) and separations (Divestitures) on behalf of Verizon. This includes, leading functional multi-disciplinary business unit teams responsible for the overall deliverables of the project.

The Associate Director will be responsible for leading a particular project that begins with participating in due diligence and continuing until either full integration or full separation.

This role will take the lead in defining program deliverables, working with the functional teams to design their respective program plans and identifying and executing deal and business case value capture initiatives. This role frequently participates in executive briefing sessions on program progress.

• Leading the Integration (or Divestiture/Separation) Management Office and associated program deliverables on assigned projects.

• Overseeing individual threads / functions, plans, and the overall integration plan for development, deployment and execution.

• Proactively identify and manage the risk profile of each assigned work thread, with particular focus on synergy risks as well as cross functional risks due to thread dependency.

• Analyze the individual functional team/SME integration (or separation) plans to ensure that the program is leveraging each resource group appropriately.

• Leading cross functional teams to ensure work streams are properly resourced based on level of effort.

• Supporting resource assignment, time tracking, and other initiatives that are involved in the management of the overall functional project plans.

• Articulate weekly and present the direction for program work streams with regard to process, deliverables and timelines.

• Leading the collection, reporting and presentation of multiple data elements to forecast the progress of the program, while identifying critical risks and issues to Senior Management; This will include supporting the creation of executive reporting on a weekly and monthly basis.

• Acting as an escalation point to Senior IMO Leadership and Executive Management on critical issue, risk and dependency decision points; Actively manage these elements on an ongoing basis.

• Leveraging a broad knowledge of standard Program Management Office practices and serve as a subject matter resource to support enhancements to the program.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Two + years of experience in managing and/or leading the actual execution of a M&A integration (or disposition) with evidence of a management role in post signing activities and actions

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Three + years of telecom or technology experience.

• Four + years of relevant project management work experience

• PMP Certification

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.