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Director, Integration Management Office (IMO), M&A
Director, Integration Management Office (IMO), M&ARyan Specialty • Chicago, IL, United States
Director, Integration Management Office (IMO), M&A

Director, Integration Management Office (IMO), M&A

Ryan Specialty • Chicago, IL, United States
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary The Director of the Ryan Specialty Integration Management Office (IMO) will serve as a strategic leader, driving Ryan Specialty’s growth through successful integration of other firms. This role focuses on operational diligence, integration planning, and execution across multiple business functions to ensure seamless transitions and value realization. The Director will play a critical role in shaping integration strategy, building a high-performing team. The role demands a seasoned leader who excels in navigating complexity, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering results in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

What will your job entail?

M&A Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and implement integration strategies, processes, and playbooks for acquisitions.
  • Lead due diligence efforts with a focus on Day 1 readiness and end-state operating model design across multiple functions.
  • Engage executives to align on strategic objectives, identify integration risks, and drive decision-making.
  • Manage integration planning for front-office and back-office operations, including IT, Finance, Legal, Information Security, and HR.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Build and mentor a team of integration and project managers to support the growing volume and complexity of M&A activity at the firm.
  • Coordinate with product, finance, legal, and operations teams to align on integration priorities and timelines.
  • Collaborate with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team to drive communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders during M&A transactions.
  • Process Optimization

  • Identify and execute efficiency improvements in deal and integration workflows.
  • Institutionalize best practices through post-integration evaluations and refinement of integration playbooks.
  • Prepare and communicate program schedules, milestones, budgets and outcomes with stakeholders.
  • Manage program issues / risks and provide recommended solutions / course of action.
  • Interact with internal and external peers and management to share highly complex information related to areas of expertise and / or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions.
  • Collaborate with executives to remove barriers to timely and cost-effective project completion.
  • Coordinate and track resources, assets, financials and schedules to ensure timely program outcomes. Assist team members and leaders in making cost / benefit decisions.
  • Lead and mentor project managers (both full time employee and contractor).
  • Track and report metrics, goals and KPIs to measure business outcomes.
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor\'s degree and at least 10 years of project / program management experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with M&A programs from the buyer’s side with a focus on integrations in a complex, matrixed environment
  • Deep understanding of the M&A lifecycle, including pre-close readiness, Day One planning, and post-close execution.
  • At least 5 years of experience of direct leadership, indirect leadership and / or cross functional team leadership
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leadership and manage complex stakeholder dynamics.
  • Experience prioritizing and performing multiple tasks in time-critical situations.
  • Experience developing new business models and opportunities; defining, developing, and documenting business requirements and functional specifications.
  • Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

    How We Support Our Teammates

    Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

    The target salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually.

    The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, see the company benefits page at https : / / benefits.ryansg.com / .

    We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com.

    The above is intended to describe this job\'s general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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