Vice President, M&A Integration PMO

R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration. 

As the VP, M&A Integration, on a day-to-day basis, you will provide management, leadership, and oversight for M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and related activities. Reporting to the EVP, Corporate Development & Strategy, the individual will work cross-functionally across the deal lifecycle from pre-deal closing due diligence to successful deal integration/separation. 

To thrive in this role, as the VP, M&A Integration, you will direct coordination of functional leaders in IT, HR, Finance and other key areas for the development, management, and execution of project plans related to transition services agreements (TSAs) , “day 1” readiness; and post-close value creation activities (e.g., operating model alignment, team consolidation, technology integration, and synergy capture).

Here’s what you will experience working as the VP, M&A Integrations PMO:

• Directly manage operational and functional activities associated with M&A integration and separation value creation, including pre-close due diligence, planning, and execution, separation, integration and organizational restructuring activities in collaboration with subject matter experts in Operations, Finance, Accounting, HR, Product, Technology, InfoSec, Legal, Compliance, and Privacy as directed by the EVP, Corporate Development & Strategy.
• Individual will work closely with the EVP and VP of Corporate Development & Strategy to design the pre- and post-close integration playbook and help refine M&A processes for the Company.
• Integration/Divestiture Strategy: translate deal strategy into integration or separation focus areas for the functional teams. Responsible for becoming well versed in the Company’s corporate operating model and functional areas to effectively manage initial integration/separation activities. The individual will be a key liaison between the Corporate Development, Executive Management, Business Unit and Functional teams throughout the lifecycle of a deal. 
• Due Diligence: supports functional pre-close due diligence efforts by working directly with functional leads to conduct target acquisition function analyses, prepare summary findings, and facilitate communications within the company and between the company and a prospective target. The individual will work with outside advisors to enable diligence efforts, help manage the data room / information flow, coordinate internal and external program management, and drive the completion / escalation of key diligence questions. The individual will drive the development of due diligence reports (including initial templates) for company leadership highlighting summary findings, risks, and opportunities. The individual will oversee the completion of standardized due diligence forms and processes by function, workgroup, or business unit for application in future transactions.
• Integration / Separation Planning: leads the development and operations of the Integration or Separation Management Office including standing up governance, functional planning teams, and leadership reporting. The individual will participate in communications, employee experience/onboarding, change management, and/or culture workstreams as needed for each transaction and in coordination with the EVP, Corporate Development and Strategy and other relevant parties as necessary. The individual will work with senior leadership at the corporate, business unit, and functional level to configure the high-level operating model for the integrated or post-separation business to guide detailed planning. The individual will serve as a resource for detailed blueprinting and end-state process design feedback. The individual will directly manage or partner with external advisors, where engaged, to drive planning/separation workstreams to completion (including TSA preparation) and to plan/manage Day 1 Readiness activities.
• Post-merger integration/separation: management of the integration of acquired (or separation of divested) companies including the planning and execution of organizational integration within complex business operational environments including:
  • Post-Merger Integration/Separation Methodology and Tool Management and Deployment: Responsible for ongoing refinement and delivery of the methods and tools to be used by the Corporate Development/ Integration/ Separation teams in support of pre-deal analysis and post-merger integration activities. Establishes kickoff and training materials to communicate approach and tools to be leveraged; facilitates “lessons learned” meetings to identify opportunities for continuous refinement of the methodology and toolset.
  • Program Management: Analyzes and documents program objectives and requirements across the organization. Facilitates activities across the functional and business teams to scope project, identify resource requirements, and articulate deliverables and develop timetables. Creates consolidated program milestones, interdependencies and communication plans. Coordinates efforts of internal process owners and subject matter experts. Facilitates working sessions to define transition plans, activities and contingency plans to eliminate obstacles and achieve on-time and on-budget completion of the various program transition events (including closing and any subsequent platform, data, customer migrations, etc.).
  • Synergy/Budget Tracking and Reporting: Collaborates with Finance and the Executive team to plan for synergy achievement and associated budget to achieve; confirms and implements synergy and budget tracking tools and templates for use across integration teams; defines processes, timelines for ongoing tracking and reporting activities; collects, refines and consolidates synergy/budget data for integration team and executive reporting.
• Overall M&A Program Tracking and Reporting: applies tools and process for collecting updates across the integration team relating to progress on key activities, deliverable completion, issues, decision status, etc.; reviews data and identifies areas that require additional investigation and follow up with the business and functional teams as needed to assess status and resolve issues. Consolidates data for review during integration working team sessions and subsequently refines key takeaways for executive reporting purposes. Facilitates working team session discussions and identifies issues, risks and key decisions that require escalation to the Executive Team and/or Integration Leadership Team. Conducts periodic checkpoint meetings upon completion of each integration phase or key activities within a phase to review outputs and confirm readiness to move forward to the next phase.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in business, information technology or engineering
• 10+ years of business experience with demonstrated project management experience with at least 5 years of M&A execution and integration experience
• Demonstrated ability to assess, improve, and execute post-merger integration services across strategy, finance & operation
• Experience in an active and fast-paced M&A environment, preferably from a management consulting firm providing M&A / integration support to clients, or an internal corporate role
• Demonstrated experience developing effective relationships with senior level individuals within a mid-sized to large organizations
• Strong business acumen and project management capability
• Strong analytical and business diagnostic skills
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse groups and with senior level management
• Stellar communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills (including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, Internet, and email) are required.

The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.

Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.

R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.

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