Join a PE-backed software business on a European buy & build journey, where integration is at the heart of value creation.
This is a high-impact interim role owning the end-to-end integration of newly acquired software businesses within the DACH region, from pre-deal planning through to execution, synergy delivery, and operational development.
What you’ll do
- Lead full lifecycle integrations: diligence, planning, execution, BAU handover
- Shape integration strategy, quantify synergies, and build value creation plans pre-deal
- Drive delivery across all workstreams (GTM, product & tech, finance, HR, ops, systems)
- Own synergy tracking (revenue growth, cross-sell, cost efficiencies, cloud migration)
- Chair steercos, manage stakeholders, and report to senior leadership & investors
- Align acquisitions to a cloud- and AI-first platform strategy
- Ensure customer outcomes remain front and centre throughout integration
- Embed scalable processes, systems harmonisation, and best practices
What we’re looking for
- 7+ years in integration, transformation, or value creation
- Software/tech experience a “nice to have” and not essential
- Proven track record in integrations
- Prior PE-backed / buy & build experience advantageous, but not essential
- Strong commercial acumen with hands-on delivery of revenue and cost synergies
- Fluent German and English (essential)
- Credible operator with C-suite, investors, and founders across geographies
- Structured, hands-on, and able to run multiple integrations in parallel
If you’re an experienced integration, strategy, or change leader who can combine strategy with execution at pace, this is a role where you’ll make an immediate and measurable impact. Candidates must be available to start the position in c 1 month.