Vice President/Senior Director, Post Merger Integration
Cvent, WorkFromHome, VA, United States
Overview
Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with 5,000+ employees and 24,000+ customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, we deliver a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals, as well as software solutions for hotels, venues, and destinations to grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world—we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers human connection.
Our strength lies in our people. We foster a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like an entrepreneur—taking smart risks, moving with speed, and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives, celebrate differences, and collaborate closely with colleagues and clients to build strong, lasting relationships.
AI at Cvent: Leading the Future
Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s embedded in how we operate and learn. We’re looking for leaders who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment, share what you learn, and define best practices for AI‑augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our teams thoughtfully integrate AI into their day‑to‑day responsibilities, using it to deliver exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.
Role: Integration Management Office (IMO) Lead
Inorganic growth is a core pillar of Cvent’s strategy. Over the last two years, Cvent has completed seven strategic acquisitions, with more to come. This highly visible role willlead end‑to‑end integrationfor future and prior acquisitions, working closely with CxOs, Corporate Development, and senior leaders across Cvent and acquired companies to meet and exceed deal value drivers.
You will be responsible foraccelerating value realizationfrom acquisitions by aligning product, technology, operations, and go‑to‑market functions. The role requires a leader who is comfortable operating cross‑functionally, moves with urgency, and can solve a diverse set of strategic and tactical challenges across all areas of the business.
This role also representsthe “best of Cvent” to employees joining through acquisitions—guiding both Cvent and acquired teams through periods of change with clarity, empathy, and accountability.
As the head of the Integration Management Office (IMO), you willmanage and inspire a dedicated teamand, reporting to theSVP, Strategic Projects & PMO, will continue to enhance existing integration capabilities and build new ones.
In This Role, You Will:
Integration Strategy, Leadership & Execution
- Define integration strategies aligned to Cvent’s corporate growth objectives and platform expansion roadmap.
- Serve as the executive integration leader, partnering with functional leaders acrossSales, Product, Marketing, Client Services, Finance, HR, IT, and Legal.
- Lead Integration Steering Committees attended by the full Cvent C‑suite, providing clear insights on progress against the investment thesis, key risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Partner with senior leaders to finalize and executeDay 1and30‑60‑90 dayplans for all departments.
- LeverageAI‑driven analytics and workflow automationto improve integration planning, execution, and reporting.
- Lead change management and communication strategies to ensure smooth transitions, address stakeholder concerns, and align messaging with Cvent’s culture and values.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve integration effectiveness across the acquisition lifecycle; codifybest practices, playbooks, and toolsto make integration a repeatable capability.
General Manager Leadership & Business Ownership
- Act asGeneral Managerfor acquired businesses during the integration period, rapidly developing a deep understanding of their product portfolio, revenue model, operations, and organizational structure.
- Identify and unlock growth opportunities across the combined organization, includingcross‑sell, platform integration, packaging, and new market expansion.
- Build trusted relationships with leadership teams of acquired companies; address employee concerns, maintain business continuity, and protect/enhance culture and performance.
Synergy Capture & Value Realization
- Partner with Corporate Development during M&A diligence to assess integration complexity, one‑time and ongoing costs, and synergy opportunities (revenue and cost).
- Influence synergy targets during diligence and own thepost‑close realization plan.
- Track, measure, and communicate synergy progress throughstructured KPI dashboardsand standardized reporting.
- Provide regular integration and value realization updates toSenior Leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Drive accountability across executive stakeholders for delivering value creation goals and resolving integration issues quickly.
Here's What You Need:
- 15+ yearsof experience in M&A integration, operational leadership, corporate development, or management consulting.
- BA/BS required; MBA preferred.
- Proven leadership experience driving post‑merger integration withinSaaS, enterprise software, or technologycompanies.
- Demonstrated program leadership and operational excellence, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.
- Persistent attention to detail and a track record of leading through ambiguity in fast‑moving environments.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience in setting and tracking synergy realizationand integration‑related KPIs.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, executive presence, and communication skills—both written and verbal.
- Experience leadingglobal, geographically distributed teams, coordinating complex initiatives across multiple time zones and cultures.
- Experience implementing or leveragingAI tools, advanced analytics, or automationto improve operational performance and decision‑making.
Physical Demands We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position