• Develop and maintain comprehensive integration plans, timelines, and workstreams. • Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Ops) to drive integration deliverables. • Monitor integrations progress and timelines; escalate risks, delays, or roadblocks to leadership. • Act as the central point of contact for integration activities. • Work closely with business leaders, acquired company representatives, and functional SMEs to ensure alignment. • Communicate regularly with executive sponsors and report on integration progress, KPIs, and milestones. • Collaborate with the M&A team during the due diligence phase to identify integration risks and opportunities. • Lead the development and execution of communication plans for employees of acquired businesses. • Support Day 1 planning and execution to ensure a smooth transition. • Drive execution of synergy capture, cultural integration, system/process alignment, and change management. • Track performance metrics and support post-close reporting and lessons learned.