9h ago

Director, M&A Integration

Palo Alto, California, United States

$200k-$250k / yearest.

full-timeleadOnline marketplace / freelance services

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead end-to-end M&A integration for Upwork's acquisition portfolio, partnering with senior leaders across product, engineering, GTM, and finance. You'll drive integration strategy from pre-sign diligence through post-close execution, ensuring acquired teams and technologies achieve long-term success in a remote-first environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Define integration strategy, workstreams, and timelines across all M&A phases.
  • Lead cross-functional implementation from Day 1 readiness through product and technology integration.
  • Establish and track integration KPIs, value realization metrics, and post-deal scorecards.
  • Support acquired team onboarding, structure, cultural alignment, and talent retention.

📋 Requirements

  • 10–15+ years of M&A integration experience
  • 5+ years directly leading end-to-end M&A integrations
  • Track record integrating teams, technology, and operational processes in technology or marketplace/SaaS environments

✨ Nice to Have

  • MBA or equivalent experience
  • Smartsheet experience

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏠 Remote-first culture with flexible work location
  • 📈 Professional development opportunities
  • 💰 Competitive compensation (estimated based on role)

🚩 Heads Up

  • Requires 10-15+ years experience for an individual contributor role
  • Willingness to travel as needed (vague expectation)
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