Lead Business Consultant - M&A Integration

About the role

The Lead Business Consultant at HCSC acts as a subject matter expert and leads complex integration, separation, divestiture, carve-out, partnership and third-party vendor initiatives across the integration and transition lifecycle. The role develops integration strategies, governance frameworks, operating models and execution plans, and works with business leaders, executives, internal and external stakeholders and vendors to deliver successful integration outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration and separation initiatives, from due diligence and planning through change adoption, Day 1 readiness, TSA management, hypercare, books and records and post-transition activities.
• Establish and manage integration roadmaps, governance structures, program plans and workstreams, aligned to deal rationale, timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Influence business leaders, executives and acquired organizations, resolve escalated issues and act as liaison during critical phases of the transaction.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, track synergy and benefit realization, run post-integration evaluations and recommend improvements.
• Identify risks and operational issues early, develop mitigation strategies and drive resolution of complex cross-functional problems.
• Maintain and improve integration methodologies, frameworks, operational models and best practices, and mentor team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience, or 11 years in project management, business analysis, process improvement, finance, operations, strategic planning or another relevant healthcare function.
• 4 years leading large, complex multi-million-dollar projects.
• Preferred: Master's degree, prior management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development or integration management experience, and experience leading organizational change.
• Health insurance or healthcare industry experience preferred.

Required skills

• Integration management, governance, organizational change, operational readiness and continuous improvement.
• MS Office.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, communicate with executive leadership, present to executives and interpret business and financial information.
• Preferred: KPI development, synergy tracking, negotiation, analytical and detail-oriented skills.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $92,700 to $167,500, with an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Hybrid flex schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week.
• Benefits including health and wellness, 401(k), pension, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement and more.