Senior Manager, Operations & Integrations

Sr. Manager, Operations & Integrations

Responsibilities: Support the Company's Corporate Development initiatives with an emphasis on due diligence and integration process development and reporting, execution, and financial analysis.

An Operations & IntegrationsSenior Manager is responsible for developing, deploying, and delivering on new diligence and integration processes within FreshRealm. This role involves a blend of strategic planning, project management, process optimization, and financial analysis.

This role is a pivotal position in driving value creation and growth at FreshRealm. Through comprehensive and repeatable diligence processes and effective integrations of acquired companies, operations, and capabilities, the Operations and Integrations Sr. Manager will help develop end-to-end integration processes across all functions, working with senior leadership and functional leads across the entire company.

This role demands a forward-thinking professional with exceptional project management and communication skills, demonstrated process development capabilities, and strong executive presence and leadership acumen, who can effectively guide the organization through the complex and transformative initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Support senior leadership in corporate development, execution and integration activities for the business.
• Develop and implement an objective, consistent, disciplined approach to evaluating and integrating potential acquisitions and business combinations.
• Work with the senior leadership team to create action plans to drive integration and value capture in the first 9 months post-close. This role will be actively involved in post-close cross functional project execution.
• Develop and articulate the strategic objectives and vision for the integration process. This includes creating a world-class repeatable integration playbook and optimized processes for diligence and integration execution.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, revenue, HR, IT, and legal.
• Continuously analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of integration efforts and drive adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA is a plus.
• 3-7 years of results-oriented work experience in similar roles including corporate development, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or project management.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial, operational, and KPI data into decision frameworks and communications
• Strong analytical skills, with extreme attention to detail, accuracy and accountability balanced with sound business judgment.
• Excellent project management skills, including ability to develop and execute on detailed plans and timelines.
• Experience in leading or participating in corporate development processes and integrations is a plus
• Fluency in project management programs, including Microsoft Suite, SmartSheets, Jira, and LucidChart preferred.
• Excellent professional written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like:

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time
• CURIOSITY: Collaborate with others and explore different perspectives when accomplishing a task or solving a problem Set learning goals for yourself and your team, and have a growth mindset: read books, subscribe to magazines, listen to podcasts, ask for recommendations, etc., on how to grow professionally and personally Don't slap a band-aid on a problem – dig deep and determine the root cause of an issue
• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings
• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks
• OBJECTIVENESS: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity
• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of current strategies and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support
• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you're on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you're providing the best experience and service to our consumers