Director M&A Integration

The Director of Post-Merger Integration will lead and oversee the successful integration of newly acquired companies into Community Management Holdings (CMH). This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive integration strategies that align with CMHs business objectives culture and operational standards. The Director will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive synergy realization streamline processes and ensure a seamless transition for employees residents and stakeholders. This position requires a balance of strategic vision operational execution and strong interpersonal skills to deliver measurable results in complex fast-paced environments.

Were CCMC a community management company specializing in master-planned communities. Our vision of inspiring a resident-centric focus is brought to life by our core values: Integrity Respect Service and Community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the enterprise integration program. Stand up and lead the IMO; define governance decision rights and collaboration cadence (steerco/working groups) across all deals in flight.
• Build the playbook. Design and continuously improve a standardized integration playbook by function including Pre-close/Day-1/Day-100 tasks change-management plans impacting people processes and technology.
• Portfolio-level orchestration. Build and manage the multi-deal capacity model to support 10 integrations/year; set workload targets and adjust based on complexity; establish cross-functional integration squads.
• Value Capture. Ensure initiatives have clear owners timelines and KPIs; track capture and course-correct via Steering. Sequence levers by dependency and operational readiness to minimize disruption.
• KPIs and Value Tracking. Partner with Finance to track synergies and costs; support the forecast and report KPIs
• Change leadership & culture. Establish and maintain open effective communication channels with acquired company employees to address concerns manage expectations and foster a smooth transition. Identify and manage cultural organizational and operational changes resulting from the acquisition.
• Risk & issue management. Install a rigorous RAID process; surface cross-functional blockers quickly and drive executive decisions at the right altitude and speed.
• Functional execution. Ensure timely close/tie-out of functional integration plans led by Functional leaders or their integration leads.
• Tools & automation. Select and administer program tooling (e.g. portfolio project management dashboards playbook repository); drive automation and templates that make each subsequent integration faster and cleaner.
• Talent & operating model. Build and develop a small high-impact integration team; clarify the operating model between IMO Business Owners and Functional Leads.
• Lessons learned. Run post-mortems codify learnings and push upgrades to the playbook so the next integration is better than the last.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree required; MBA is a plus
• 10 years in PMI/integration experience
• 5 years leading PMI across multiple transactions; proven ability to run several integrations concurrently (portfolio/roll-up environment preferred).
• PMP Certification preferred
• Built/led an IMO and enterprise PMI playbook; strong governance and cadence design.
• Expert program management (multi-workstream cross-functional) and change management.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy and quality in project execution documentation and communication.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to influence and drive changes at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; pragmatic bias-to-action leader aligned to a 100-day integration rhythm.
• Experience in community association management property management or service-based organizations is a plus.
• Familiarity integrations involving Accounting HR and Payroll systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Teams).
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support integration activities on the grounds of acquired companies as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Capability Ability to design and drive a scalable integration program balancing speed with governance while ensuring long-term value creation.
• Execution & Results Skilled at program management and operational discipline ensuring timely delivery of integration milestones and realization of synergies.
• Effective Communications Communicates clearly and transparently with executives functional leaders and acquired company employees to foster alignment and trust.

Secondary Competencies

• Collaboration Builds strong relationships and fosters teamwork across CMH functional leaders and acquired companies.
• Adaptability Navigates ambiguity and adjusts integration approaches to meet the unique challenges of each transaction.

• Accountability Ensures ownership follow-through and performance discipline across all integration initiatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements that are essential to the job. These requirements should be specific and consistent with business necessity.

What to include:

• Lifting: Occasional lifting of materials or equipment (e.g. laptops documents) up to 15 pounds.
• Mobility: Ability to move throughout office environments and corporate facilities; may require walking during site visits or facility tours.

• Working conditions: Primarily office-based with some travel to corporate offices integration sites or offsite meetings. May involve high-stress periods due to tight deadlines and cross-functional coordination.
• Personal protective gear: Typically not required

• Extended Sitting or Standing: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasionally standing or walking during meetings presentations or site visits.
• Manual Dexterity: Skills in using technology including computers and mobile devices
• Driving: Occasional driving may be required to attend integration meetings or visit acquired company sites. (Please note: We will request and review an MVR at the time of hire and on a periodic basis thereafter to ensure that employees maintain a satisfactory driving status.)

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation in performing the job duties as described in the job description discuss with your manager.

If driving is or becomes a requirement of the role it is required at all times that you hold a valid state drivers license for the class of vehicle you are driving maintain a clean motor vehicle report and hold current automobile insurance at statutory limits. You must notify Human Resources immediately regarding any change to your motor vehicle standing. CCMC may periodically review motor vehicle reports to ensure compliance with these requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision
• Wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-matching 401k contributions
• Paid time off for vacation holidays medical and volunteering
• Paid parental leave
• Training and educational assistance
• Support programs including Employee Assistance Program and Calm Health
• Optional benefits including short- and long-term disability life insurance and pet insurance
• Most importantly a caring team who is dedicated to your success!