Strategic Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions (Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

M&A Support & Opportunity Evaluation

• Support the development and maintenance of the M&A opportunity pipeline aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and preliminary screening of potential targets.

Due Diligence & Deal Execution

• Coordinate and manage cross‑functional due diligence activities across operations, finance, HR, legal, supply chain, EHS, and IT.
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario assessments.
• Prepare diligence findings, summaries, and recommendations for senior leadership review.
• Support external advisors and internal legal teams during transaction structuring and execution.

Integration Planning & Execution

• Assist in developing integration plans covering operations, workforce, systems, and supply chain considerations.
• Track integration milestones, synergy initiatives, and key performance indicators.
• Identify risks and issues during integration and escalate appropriately.

Market & Industry Analysis

• Monitor industry trends, manufacturing technologies, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments.
• Translate insights into analysis and materials that support M&A and growth initiatives.

Relationship & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain working relationships with investment banks, brokers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions with target companies and external partners as part of deal teams.
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and functional leaders to ensure alignment.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus).
• 5-8 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or related roles.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrials, or operationally complex environments preferred.
• Experience supporting transactions and integration activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Solid understanding of valuation and deal fundamentals.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and discretion.

Success Indicators

• Well‑organized, actionable M&A analyses and diligence materials.
• Timely and accurate support of deal execution activities.
• Effective coordination of cross‑functional diligence and integration tasks.
• Strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.