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Vice President of IntegrationHelix Traffic Solutions, LLC • Murfreesboro, TN, United States
Vice President of Integration

Vice President of Integration

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC • Murfreesboro, TN, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Helix Traffic Solutions is a traffic control and work zone management group. The family of companies united under Helix Traffic Solutions provide quality, experienced traffic management services throughout the West, Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic regions.

As an industry leader, we quickly and effectively respond to all traffic control service needs, expectations and project requirements. We provide a full suite of traffic management services aimed at providing solutions for projects of any size.

Job Summary :

The Vice President (VP) of Integration is a highly strategic and operational leadership role within Helix Traffic Solutions (Helix). The role is responsible for leading and executing integration strategies following mergers / acquisitions and major organizational transformations. This executive plays a critical role in ensuring seamless alignment of people, processes, systems, and culture to realize expected synergies and strategic objectives. Helix anticipates continued growth through both organic top-line and strategic acquisitions across the United States.

Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role leads a dedicated team of functional specialists and harnesses expertise through a cross-functional team of indirect functional leaders and 3rd party providers. The VP of Integration will partner with the M&A team, becoming actively involved from the due diligence phase, and building the value growth and synergies plan. The VP of Integration partners closely with executive leadership, regional sales operations, functional leaders, and acquired entities to ensure operational compliance and continuity, deliver upon the value creation plan, and build cultural alignment with our mission, vision, and values.

Helix anticipates continued growth through both organic top-line and strategic acquisitions across the United States, requiring periods of extensive (up to 60% during peak periods) travel as part of the post M&A integration process.

Key Responsibilities :

Integration Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop the comprehensive integration strategy for newly acquired or merged businesses, ensuring alignment with the overall corporate vision and deal thesis
  • Establish clear integration principles, governance structures, and success metrics at the outset of each deal
  • Serve as the executive sponsor for integration initiatives, providing direction, leadership, and escalation support across all workstreams

Integration & Project Management Office (IMO) Oversight

  • Stand up and lead the Integration Management Office (IMO) to coordinate cross-functional integration activities and ensure consistent execution across teams
  • Define and manage the master integration plan, identifying interdependencies, milestones, deliverables, and risks.
  • Ensure integration resources are allocated appropriately across workstreams (e.g., Integration Team, Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Sales / Estimating, Legal, etc.)
  • Develop, design, and lead projects across the company to help advance our integration into an operating unit and / or partner with other functional leaders to execute the needed change projects.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with functional leaders to implement integration plans tailored to / for each business
  • Facilitate alignment between acquired entities and corporate functions to ensure operational continuity and minimize business disruption
  • Support functional leaders in defining Day 1 readiness and ensuring smooth transitions during integration
  • Synergy Identification & Value Realization

  • Lead the effort to identify, quantify, and validate cost and revenue synergies in partnership with Finance and business unit leaders. Ensure sign-off prior to acquisition launch on results and timelines.
  • Track synergy realization over time, including regular reporting on performance vs. plan and corrective action plans
  • Ensure visibility into integration performance through executive dashboards and reporting tools
  • Change Management & Culture Integration

  • Develop and execute change management to ensure smooth cultural integration and employee engagement
  • Anticipate / manage resistance, communicating early and often with stakeholders to foster transparency and trust
  • Collaborate with HR to assess cultural fit, develop onboarding and communication strategies, and support leadership alignment between legacy and acquired organizations
  • Stakeholder Communication & Executive Reporting

  • Provide regular updates to executive leadership, the board of directors, and investors on integration status, key risks, and achievements
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CTO, CEO, CFO, CHRO, COO, Head of M&A, and other business leaders, offering insights on integration challenges, opportunities, and priorities
  • Coordinate internal and external communications related to integration efforts, ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate messaging
  • Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management

  • Conduct post-integration lessons learned review and identify opportunities to refine integration process.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance integration playbooks, tools, templates, and best practices
  • Build organizational capability in integration by mentoring team members, hosting workshops, and training functional leaders
  • Team Leadership

  • Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing integration team, including direct, indirect and 3rd party personnel
  • Set clear objectives and performance expectations, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and result-driven execution
  • Promote professional development, ensuring team members are equipped to manage complex integration challenges
  • Qualifications

    Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 3+ years in M&A integration, transformation, or corporate development roles.
  • Proven track record of leading complex, multi-functional integration efforts in a fast-paced corporate environment.
  • Deep understanding of business operations, systems integration, organizational design, and change management.
  • Strong ability to lead teams, drive change, and collaborate with executive leadership.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and financial acumen.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and drive results under tight deadlines.
  • Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments.
  • Familiarity with integration playbooks, synergy modeling, and IMO best practices.
  • Certifications such as PMP, Prosci, or Six Sigma are a plus.
  • Skills and Competencies :

  • Strategic Thinking – Align integration efforts with corporate strategy and value creation goals.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership – Lead and influence across business functions.
  • Program Management – Manage complex, multi-workstream integration projects.
  • Change Management – Guide organizations through cultural alignment and transition.
  • Synergy Realization – Identify, quantify, and track revenue and cost synergies.
  • Financial Acumen – Understand financial statements, ROI, and performance metrics.
  • Risk Management – Anticipate / mitigate operational, legal, and financial risks.
  • Executive Communication – Engage and influence stakeholders.
  • Analytical Thinking – Synthesize data and solve problems using evidence-based decisions.
  • Cultural Integration – Navigate and blend diverse organizational cultures.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Build trust and alignment across internal and external parties.
  • Governance & Accountability – Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures.
  • Process Development – Maintain / Update integration playbooks, tools, and repeatable processes.
  • Team Leadership – Build and develop high-performing integration teams.
  • Conflict Resolution – Effectively mediate disputes and align competing interests.
  • Resilience – Operate effectively in high-pressure, ambiguous environments.
  • Agility & Adaptability – Adjust strategy & tactics in response to evolving conditions.
  • Customer Focus – Protect customer experience and brand reputation during transition.
  • Technology Fluency – Understand how ERP, CRM, and HRIS systems impact integration activity and sequencing.
  • Confidentiality & Discretion – Maintain trust and professionalism in sensitive situations.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

  • Measure actual value captured vs. what was forecasted in the deal thesis by tracking key synergies (cost reduction, revenue growth) achieved post-close.
  • Successful on-time, on-budget delivery of strategic technology initiatives - Integration Budget Adherence
  • Key project milestones delivered on time and within scope.
  • Assess whether critical systems, people, and processes were ready at close.
  • Measures how long it takes to fully integrate core business functions.
  • Average time taken to identify and resolve integration-related issues or blockers.
  • Retention rate of critical roles from both legacy and acquired companies.
  • Pulse surveys to track morale, engagement, and cultural alignment during integration.
  • Tracks how well new processes, systems, and behaviors are adopted across teams.
  • Measures if integration impacted customer loyalty or service delivery.
  • Tracks change in NPS from pre- to post-integration for customer experience insights.
  • Tracks whether teams are following approved governance structures and reporting.
  • Post-Mortem / Lessons Learned Completion & Implementation Rate
  • This role is critical for unlocking strategic value, maintaining operational stability, and leading the people side of change —all of which are mission-critical during this transformative cycle in our business operations.

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