Senior M&A Integration Manager

Our Vision: Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role: The Senior M&A Integration Manager is responsible for end-to-end integration governance, and value realization across acquisitions, ensuring disciplined execution through a tollgate-based integration model. This role leads cross-functional integration efforts, owns synergy delivery and risk management, and establishes a repeatable integration capability aligned with operational excellence principles. They operate at both strategic and execution levels, ensuring integrations deliver business outcomes—not just task completion.

Key Responsibilities: Integration Strategy & Planning Ensure the integration strategic priorities aligned with deal value drivers Lead pre-close integration planning including synergy identification and risk assessment Establish Day 1, 0-90, and 90-180 plans across all functions Ensure alignment between deal model assumptions and execution roadmap Integration Governance & Tollgate Leadership Own and enforce the integration governance model and decision framework Prepare and Lead tollgate reviews with executive leadership Ensure clear decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability structures Drive adherence to integration cadence (daily/weekly/monthly operating rhythm) Value Realization & Synergy Delivery Own end-to-end synergy tracking and realization (cost, revenue, operational improvements) Ensure clear ownership of value initiatives across functions Implement value tracking dashboards and reporting cadence Proactively identify risks to value capture and implement mitigation plans Cross-Functional Integration Execution Lead integration across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Commercial, and EHS Remove barriers and resolve cross-functional conflicts Ensure alignment between functional plans and enterprise objectives Drive Day 1 readiness and operational continuity Change Management & Communication Develop and execute integration communication strategy Ensure consistent messaging across leadership, employees, and stakeholders Drive culture integration and employee engagement Minimize disruption and reduce attrition risk during integration Integration Capability Building Support building and continuously improve the integration playbook and tools Standardize and continuously improve L2/L3 integration checklists, templates, and dashboards Capture and institutionalize lessons learned from integrations Stakeholder Management Act as primary interface to align different functions towards achieving the integration goals. Partner with functional leaders to ensure ownership and accountability Influence without authority across complex organizational structuresQualifications 8+ years of experience in M&A integration, operations, or consulting Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional integrations Strong experience with value creation and synergy delivery Experience operating in industrial, energy, or operational environments Preferred: Experience in waste management, energy, or material processing Preferred: Familiarity with tollgate or stage-gate operating models Preferred: Background in operational excellence systemsIn addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits. Pay Transparency Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $136,600.00 - $195,300.00 USD per annum Benefitsmedical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans 401(k) plan paid parental leave paid time off paid holidaysRegular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.

Additional benefits include: Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affinity Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees. Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what's possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what's possible with waste When you work with us, you'll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future. For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/ All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.