Acquisition Integration Lead

Acquisition Lead, Consulting ServicesReports to: President, Consulting Services | Full-time | Hybrid / Flexible | Senior LeadershipPosition OverviewWe are a $300M consultancy portfolio at a pivotal stage in our growth journey and with an aggressive growth mandate. The Acquisition Lead serves as a strategic partner and operational force multiplier to the President of Consulting Services. This role sits at the center of the business - translating executive vision into action and driving organizational inorganic growth priorities. The right candidate is entrepreneurial and capable of developing and executing a strategic M&A playbook, identifying, evaluating, and integrating acquisitions, and achieving an investment thesis. This role requires a technically credible, operationally excellent leader who thrives in ambiguous environments and will help drive integration of previously acquired assets as well as tenaciously focus on inorganic growth and help identify and seamlessly integrate future acquisitions.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic ExecutionDevelop and execute a plan on integration of previously acquired consulting assetsPartner with the President to define and drive the annual strategic agenda for M&A within the Consulting Services divisionSupport inorganic growth in all phases of the transaction lifecycleAuthor an M&A playbookRefine identification and assessment of targetsPerform in-depth analysis of potential targetsServe as integration lead for acquired entitiesEnsure achievement of investment thesisLeadership OperationsServe as a trusted sounding board and advisor to the President on inorganic growth opportunitiesOwn and present the analysis of potential targetsManage a team of direct reports as the function growsProvide relevant updates on inorganic growth performance to consulting leadershipBusiness Performance & AnalyticsDevelop a clear and concise methodology to consistently measure acquisition performancePartner with President to drive planning, budgeting, and operational execution of the M&A playbookSynthesize data from multiple sources into clear narratives on inorganic growth performance for leadership and board consumptionInternal Communications & CultureShape and steward a consistent organizational narrative across the consulting portfolio, partnering with the President to build alignment, manage change communications, and reinforce a unified culture across business unitsPreserve the positive critical elements of culture upon integration of existing and future consulting assetsPartner with People Operations to support talent and workforce planning initiativesChampion a cohesive team culture across a geographically distributed consulting organizationQualificationsRequired 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, business operations, or strategy roles Experience supporting all phases of the transaction lifecycle, with a focus on post-merger integration Demonstrated track record working directly with or in support of C-suite or senior executives Exceptional written and verbal communication; executive-ready presentation skills Strong analytical fluency, comfortable turning data into strategic narrative High degree of discretion and sound judgment in sensitive situations A genuine AI adopter who actively uses AI tools to do their own work better, and brings curiosity and initiative to identifying how these tools can transformPreferred MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field Prior experience in a professional services or consulting firm environment Experience with workforce analytics and HR systems In-depth familiarity with change management methodologies Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and Claude Prior experience leading through organizational transformation or business unit integrationWhat Success Looks Like in Year OneA detailed M&A playbook for consulting servicesRepeatable framework for CIM analysis and synergy calculationStakeholders across the organization view the Acquisition Integration Lead as a trusted, high-integrity resourceAny acquisitions considered an early successCompensationBase Salary - $200,000 – $280,000Annual Bonus - 20% – 35%Compensation is determined by relevant experience, market data, and internal equity. Final offers may include additional elements such as long-term incentive participation, professional development funding, and comprehensive benefits. Ranges reflect 2026 market data for senior Chief of Staff roles in professional services.Travel Expectation - Up to 25%Direct Reports - 0 to 2 to startWork Location - Hybrid