Director, Integration Management Office

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
We are seeking an experienced Director to establish and lead our Integration Management Office (IMO), driving successful post-merger integration initiatives and ensuring value capture from acquisitions and strategic partnerships. This role will be critical in developing our M&A integration capabilities, standardizing our approach to deal integration, and maximizing synergy realization across all transactions.
This role presents an opportunity to have a profound impact on an organization going through exciting, transformational times. You’ll report to Lyft's Head of Corporate Development and work closely with key leaders across the business.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership

Establish and lead the Integration Management Office as a center of excellence for M&A integration
Develop and maintain comprehensive integration playbooks, frameworks, and best practices
Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, and executive leadership on deal strategy and integration planning
Provide critical input during due diligence on integration feasibility, costs, and synergy potential
Integration Planning & Execution

Lead end-to-end integration planning from announcement through synergy realization
Develop detailed integration roadmaps with clear workstreams, milestones, and success metrics in conjunction with the business teams
Establish integration governance structure including SteerCo, functional workstreams, and decision-making frameworks
Drive Day 1 readiness and first 100-day planning for all acquisitions
Financial & Synergy Management

Deeply contribute to building comprehensive integration cost models including one-time costs and ongoing investments
Track and report synergy capture against deal model assumptions
Provide input on deal models during due diligence, validating integration assumptions
Establish ROI measurement framework and post-close value tracking mechanisms
Cross-Functional Leadership

Orchestrate integration efforts across all functions: Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, Product, and Engineering
Facilitate committees and functional integration team meetings
Manage complex stakeholder relationships and drive alignment across disparate groups
Ensure effective communication cascade to all levels of both organizations
Risk & Change Management

Identify and mitigate integration risks including customer attrition, talent retention, etc
Develop comprehensive change management strategies to maintain business continuity
Design and execute cultural integration initiatives in collaboration with the people team
Experience:

10+ years of experience in M&A integration, management consulting, or corporate development
Successfully led multiple end-to-end M&A integrations with transaction values of $100M+
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with 20+ workstreams
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding synergy targets
Experience with international acquisitions and cross-border integrations
Experience in technology, marketplace, or high-growth companies preferred
Technical Expertise

Deep understanding of integration methodologies and best practices across all functional areas
Exposure to financial modeling, synergy quantification, and integration cost estimation
Experience with negotiations and exit planning
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in M&A transactions
Knowledge of specific integration tools and project management platforms
Leadership Competencies

Exceptional ability to influence without authority and drive consensus across organizations
Outstanding executive presence and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex, fast-moving environments
Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
401(k) plan to help save for your future
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Subsidized commuter benefits
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Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the San Francisco office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in San Francisco is $214,000 - $267,500. In addition to the base pay, this role is eligible for competitive equity awards, bonuses, and benefits. You can read more about Lyft’s employee benefits here.
Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.