Senior Director Mergers & Acquisition Integration

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We are actively seeking an experienced leader to serve as Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration at Donaldson. This role will be responsible for continuing to shape and execute integration strategies that unlock the full value of our acquisitions. This highly visible role will ensure that acquired businesses are seamlessly aligned with Donaldson's corporate and business unit goals, driving both short-term results and long-term success.

As Senior Director, you will partner closely with senior leaders in our business in finance, operations, HR, IT, and legal, as well as with executives from target companies. You will lead post-acquisition integration activities, providing strategic guidance, strong project management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver successful outcomes. This role will be based at our Bloomington, MN headquarters

Role Responsibilities :

Lead integration planning and execution for strategic corporate initiatives including M&A, strategic investments, and other strategic corporate partnerships

Work closely with broader M&A team to understand deal pipeline and prepare timelines for diligence, post-acquisition planning, and execution

Partner with business unit to develop comprehensive integration strategies that align with long-term business goals

Define key milestones, KPIs, and workstreams aligned with transaction rationale

Lead cross-functional teams to align in processes and systems, mitigate risks, remove roadblocks, and proactively resolve issues

Design and implement governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and communication plans to drive transparency and alignment across teams

Serve as the primary leader and point of contact for post-merger integration activities to manage workstreams, ensure accountability, and report on progress and risks

Collaborate with executive sponsors and acquired company leaders to ensure smooth cultural and operational integration

Track and report progress against synergy targets, KPIs, and timelines

Support due diligence by identifying integration risks and estimating resource needs

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by refining and evolving the integration playbook, tools, and best practices.

Mentor junior team members

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal, or a related field

10+ years of experience in corporate development, consulting, or operational leadership

5+ years of leadership and project management skills across complex, cross-functional initiatives

5+ years of experience in any of these key functional areas (Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Operations)

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrated experience influencing key stakeholders to drive results.

MBA

Understanding of M&A lifecycle, due diligence, and post-closing integration best practices

Direct experience with multi-national or multi-sector M&A integrations, enterprise transformation, or large-scale change initiatives

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to effectively present to senior management

Must be comfortable with periods of very intense activity, long hours, and tight deadlines

Familiarity with post-merger cultural integration and change management

Experience with tools and methodologies for project / program management

Industry experience in life sciences or other technology-driven industries

Travel : Up to 25%

Annual Salary Range : $169,700 - $227,100.

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for :

Annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Plan

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available :

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords : mergers and acquisition, M&A, integration, infrastructure, life sciences, cross-functional, senior director

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