Job Description

* Own end-to-end operations integration planning and execution

* Drive operational synergy delivery (cost, footprint, productivity, working capital)

* Lead integration across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, and logistics

* Establish integration governance, milestones, and executive reporting

* Support operational due diligence and pre-close integration planning

* Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, and Business Units leadership

Integration Leadership & Governance

* Lead end-to-end operational integration planning and execution for acquisitions and divestitures

* Establish integration governance, cadence, KPI tracking, and executive reporting

* Act as primary operations liaison between corporate leadership, business unit leaders, and site leadership

* Drive disciplined execution using structured integration frameworks and project management tools

Synergy & Value Capture

* Translate deal thesis into measurable operational synergy initiatives (cost, footprint, productivity, working capital, capex, service levels)

* Own synergy roadmap, milestones, benefits tracking, and risk mitigation

* Identify additional value creation opportunities post-close

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Integration

* Lead integration across:

* Plant operations & footprint strategy

* Production planning & scheduling

* Quality systems & certifications

* Procurement & supplier consolidation

* Logistics & distribution networks

* Make/buy an automation strategy

Systems & Process Harmonization

* Drive alignment of operating models, KPIs, and management systems (Lean, OEE, safety, quality, cost)

* Partner with IT on ERP / MES / planning systems integration

* Standardize core operational processes and governance

Stakeholder & Change Leadership

* Influence senior leaders without direct authority

* Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Commercial

* Manage site-level change, communication, and cultural integration

* Serve as an escalation point for integration risks and execution gaps

Transaction Support (Pre-Close)

* Support operational due diligence

* Assess manufacturing footprint, capacity, cost structure, and operational risks

* Provide integration complexity estimates and synergy validation to deal teams

Qualifications

Experience

* 8-12+ years in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Consulting, or Corporate Strategy

* 4+ years leading M&A integrations or large-scale operational transformations

* Direct experience in industrial / manufacturing environments strongly preferred

* Proven ownership of synergy delivery and multi-site execution

Skills & Capabilities

* Expert in operational excellence frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, TPM, etc.)

* Strong financial acumen (P&L, cost modeling, synergy tracking)

* Advanced project/program management

* Executive-level communication and executive presence

* High tolerance for ambiguity and rapid context switching

* Ability to operate equally at the plant-floor and boardroom level

Education

* Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business preferred)

* MBA or Master's degree a plus

Travel 25%

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRI

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