Responsibilities
The Integration & Value Creation Office Director (VCO) is a hands-on individual contributor who supports and enables the delivery of the enterprise's M&A integration, transformation execution, and value realization agenda. Translate strategic priorities into structured, executable plans and drives the day-to-day analytical, coordination, and tracking work that keeps initiatives on course. Partners across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Sales, Legal, and Supply Chain to enable disciplined execution, prepare decision-ready analysis and reporting, and surface risks early. This role does not carry direct reports; instead, it operates the mechanisms of the VCO and ensuring initiatives are well-planned, well-tracked, and well-supported.
- Support end-to-end post-merger integration (PMI) activities for acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs, including managing workstream plans, dependencies, and milestones.
- Drive execution of integration strategies and governance frameworks, ensuring initiatives remain aligned to business objectives.
- Support M&A diligence activities by analyzing target company data, documenting strategic rationale, assessing risks, and evaluating value creation opportunities.
- Identify, track, and report synergy opportunities and value realization efforts against established targets.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Sales, Legal, and Supply Chain to ensure successful execution of integration and transformation initiatives.
- Manage and track enterprise value creation initiatives, including EBITDA growth, cost optimization, and working capital improvement programs.
- Translate strategic priorities into structured execution plans with measurable outcomes, timelines, and accountability.
- Enable operational, digital, and organizational transformation initiatives through planning, coordination, and execution support.
- Maintain VCO/IMO governance tools, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to monitor initiative performance and value realization.
- Prepare executive-level reporting and decision-support materials for leadership teams, providing visibility into progress, risks, and performance.
- Monitor execution risks and proactively support course-correction efforts to keep integration and transformation initiatives on track.
- Develop and continuously improve playbooks, templates, methodologies, and best practices to create scalable and repeatable integration and value creation capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
- Masters degree preferred.
- 7-9 years Progressive experience across M&A integration, enterprise transformation, and/or value creation or strategy execution. Required
- Experience in private equity-backed, multi-site, or acquisitive organizations. Preferred
- Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation / PMO roles. Preferred
- Exposure to global or multi-region operations. Preferred
- Demonstrated track record of supporting the delivery of measurable financial and operational outcomes in complex environments.
- Experience preparing analysis and reporting for senior leadership audiences.
- Structured execution and program coordination.
- Strategic thinking with strong operational and analytical rigor.
- Change enablement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Financial and value-based analysis.
- Influence and relationship building without direct authority.
- Data-driven tracking, reporting, and accountability.
- Demonstrated comfort with adopting emerging AI tools and technologies to optimize processes, improve collaboration, and drive operational effectiveness..
Remote: Job duties are performed from the employee’s home home or another approved remote location. Remote employees are expected to maintain productivity, communication, and availability during agreed-upon working hours, in alignment with company policies.
Requires Travel - Yes
At NWN, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being in and out of work. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), income protection through disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. Enjoy unlimited PTO, paid company holidays, hybrid/remote work, paid bonding leave for eligible employees, employee discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional offerings include accident, critical illness, long-term care, and hospital indemnity coverages, legal and identity theft protection, pet insurance, supplemental life insurances, referral bonuses, charitable donation matching, and allowances for eligible roles. Join a team that values the health and wellbeing of all our employees!