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Senior M&A Integration Manager

Reworld

Louisville, KYFull-time$137–195K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$137–195K/yr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior M&A Integration Manager leads end-to-end integration governance and value realization across acquisitions using a tollgate-based model. The role oversees cross-functional integration, synergy delivery, and risk management, while building repeatable integration capabilities. It spans strategic planning and execution, with the goal of delivering business outcomes and maintaining operational continuity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

M&a IntegrationCross-Functional LeadershipValue CreationSynergy DeliveryIndustrial OperationsEnergy OperationsWaste ManagementMaterial ProcessingTollgate ModelsStage-Gate ModelsOperational Excellence

Qualifications

8+ Years ExperienceComplex Integration Leadership

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Key Responsibilities

The Senior M&A Integration Manager is responsible for end-to-end integration governance, and value realization across acquisitions, ensuring disciplined execution through a tollgate-based integration m odel.

This role leads cross-functional integration efforts, owns synergy delivery and risk management, and establishes a repeatable integration capability aligned with operational excellence principles.

They operate at both strategic and execution levels, ensuring integrations deliver business outcomes-not just task completion.

  1. Integration Strategy & Planning

Ensure the integration strategic priorities aligned with deal value drivers

Lead pre-close integration planning including synergy identification and risk assessment

Establish Day 1, 0-90, and 90-180 plans across all functions

Ensure alignment between deal m odel assumptions and execution roadmap

  1. Integration Governance & Tollgate Leadership

Own and enforce the integration governance m odel and decision framework

Prepare and Lead tollgate reviews with executive leadership

Ensure clear decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability structures

Drive adherence to integration cadence (daily/weekly/monthly operating rhythm)

  1. Value Realization & Synergy Delivery

Own end-to-end synergy tracking and realization (cost, revenue, operational improvements)

Ensure clear ownership of value initiatives across functions

Implement value tracking dashboards and reporting cadence

Proactively identify risks to value capture and implement mitigation plans

  1. Cross-Functional Integration Execution

Lead integration across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Commercial, and EHS

Remove barriers and resolve cross-functional conflicts

Ensure alignment between functional plans and enterprise objectives

Drive Day 1 readiness and operational continuity

  1. Change Management & Communication

Develop and execute integration communication strategy

Ensure consistent messaging across leadership, employees, and stakeholders

Drive culture integration and employee engagement

Minimize disruption and reduce attrition risk during integration

  1. Integration Capability Building

Support building and continuously improve the integration playbook and tools

Standardize and continuously improve L2/L3 integration checklists, templates, and dashboards

Capture and institutionalize lessons learned from integrations

  1. Stakeholder Management

Act as primary interface to align different functions towards achieving the integration goals.

Partner with functional leaders to ensure ownership and accountability

Influence without authority across complex organizational structures

Qualifications

Required:

8+ years of experience in M&A integration, operations, or consulting

Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional integrations

Strong experience with value creation and synergy delivery

Experience operating in industrial, energy, or operational environments

Preferred:

Experience in waste management, energy, or material processing

Familiarity with tollgate or stage-gate operating models

Background in operational excellence systems

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In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available athttps://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $136,600.00 - $195,300.00 USD per annum

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworldreserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, s exual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR14173

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