Director, Digital M&A and Integrations

Director, Digital M&A And Integrations

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Director, Digital M&A and Integrations. The Director, Digital M&A and Integrations will lead the strategy, evaluation, and execution of digital and technology focused acquisitions, partnerships and integrations. Operating with broad strategic direction, this role will represent the digital organization in the enterprise M&A discussions, working closely with the Corporate Development team. You will collaborate with digital senior leadership, majority owned representatives, and business leaders to advance the company's digital growth agenda and ensure successful integration of new opportunities. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location : Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What You Will Do :

• Drive Digital's M&A Strategy and Execution
• Lead the development and execution of Digital's M&A roadmap, aligning with corporate growth priorities and the organizational Transformation strategy
• Represent Digital in Enterprise M&A
• Serve as the primary voice for the Digital organization in enterprise-wide M&A discussions, ensuring alignment on digital priorities, technology strategy, and value creation objectives
• Develop Strategic M&A Theses
• Translate business and technology opportunities into clear M&A theses, synergy cases, and investment recommendations that inform corporate decision-making
• Lead Digital Due Diligence
• Oversee Digital-focused diligence, including assessments of target technologies, data environments, cybersecurity posture, and integration complexity
• Synthesize Findings and Recommendations
• Coordinate cross-functional input (Security, Infrastructure, Finance, HR, etc.), develop cost and risk assessments, and present concise diligence insights and integration hypotheses to senior leadership
• Oversee Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
• Build and execute Digital's integration plans from Day 0 through Year 1, ensuring seamless alignment across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, business systems, etc.
• Measure and Realize Value
• Track digital synergies and performance metrics post-close to confirm value realization and continuous improvement against corporate and Digital KPIs; design and execute Majority Owned Representative (MOR) rationalization
• Develop the Digital M&A Playbook
• Create standardized methodologies, templates, and repeatable processes to enhance deal consistency, speed, and effectiveness
• Institutionalize Best Practices
• Capture lessons learned from affiliate integrations and Digital investments to continuously refine governance, tools, and integration approaches

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