We are partnering with a fantastic Private Equity backed security provider with significant growth plans across Europe and are looking to appoint a Contract M&A Integration Project Lead for their expanding team, to take ownership of end-to-end integration of newly acquired businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced contractor to drive seamless collaboration between divisions and take ownership of executing key milestones, aligning all stakeholders to achieve success in the acquisition agenda. You will take ownership of integration and 100-day plan, reporting to various internal and external stakeholders. Your role will involve working on due diligence, M&A team collaboration, and sales team coordination, having full ownership of both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, being comfortable with due diligence, working with M&A teams, business units, and sales teams. As a champion for the vision of the integration and program management structure, you will create the momentum and drive needed to capture the value of the transaction. Key Responsibilities Integration Planning and Implementation Establish best practice governance for M&A integration. Monitor the development and execution of comprehensive integration plans, aligning with the strategy. Team Leadership Build and coordinate cross-functional integration teams. Collaborate with departments such as finance, People, IT, legal, operations and Commercial. Stakeholder Management Establish effective communication channels with key stakeholders. Ensure transparency and alignment throughout the integration process. Due Diligence Support Collaborate with M&A teams to provide integration-related input during the due diligence phase. Cultural Integration Work closely with the People Team to develop and execute strategies for cultural integration. Foster a cohesive and productive work environment. Risk Management Identify and mitigate integration risks. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Synergy Realisation Establish processes and reporting mechanisms to capture and measure synergy delivery for acquisitions. Post-Merger Assessment And Continuous Improvement Conduct post-merger assessments to evaluate integration effectiveness. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize future integration processes. Skills and Experience Required Proven experience in leading M&A integration, including Future State processes, Exit Agreements, TSA, Legal Entity Transfers either in consultancy or an operating environment with demonstrated best practices. Strong project management skills with a track record of success in managing complex integration projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, risk management, and legal compliance in the context of M&A. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Strong leadership and change management skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is a great opportunity with an excellent organisation