Sr. Manager, M&A Integration

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end‑to‑end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers. With more than 55 years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions: Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket.

Why Work Here?

• Fast‑paced & impactful work – every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving.
• Driven team & culture – supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way.
• High‑growth opportunities – we invest in your success with training and development.
• Competitive benefits package – medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401(k) matching, wellness activities and more.
• Culture rooted in five core values: service‑first, respectful, amplifiers, open‑minded and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Integration Strategy & Leadership
  • Own the end‑to‑end integration process from diligence through full operational stabilization.
  • Translate diligence findings, transaction commitments, identified risks, and value‑creation opportunities into a clear integration strategy and execution plan.
  • Lead cross‑functional integration teams, establishing priorities, decision rights, deliverables, and accountability.
  • Serve as the central point of leadership for integration decisions, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution.
• Closing & Day 1 Execution
  • Lead closing and Day 1 readiness to ensure continuity for employees, customers, suppliers, and business operations.
  • Drive completion of all critical pre‑close and immediate post‑close actions.
  • Identify execution risks early, resolve barriers, and escalate decisions requiring executive leadership.
  • Ensure acquired leadership teams understand integration priorities, expectations, and timelines.
• Cross‑Functional Integration
  • Lead integration across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, Legal, and Compliance.
  • Hold functional leaders accountable for integration commitments, milestones, and business outcomes.
  • Drive integration of organizational structures, systems, processes, policies, reporting, and operating practices.
  • Balance FDH standardization requirements with preservation of the acquired company’s critical capabilities, customer relationships, and competitive strengths.
• Financial Performance & Value Creation
  • Partner with Finance and business leadership to convert the acquisition business case into measurable operational and financial objectives.
  • Drive execution of cost synergies, revenue opportunities, margin improvements, and other value‑creation initiatives.
  • Evaluate performance against integration commitments and require corrective action when results fall below expectations.
  • Ensure integration decisions support customer retention, profitable growth, operational efficiency, and sustainable EBITDA improvement.
• Stabilization & Integration Effectiveness
  • Lead the acquired business through post‑close stabilization and transition integration responsibilities into ongoing business ownership.
  • Resolve outstanding operational, organizational, financial, and cultural issues that could prevent the acquisition from achieving its objectives.
  • Conduct post‑integration reviews to assess results, reinforce accountability, and capture lessons learned.
  • Build and continuously improve FDH Electronics’ integration playbook, governance model, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (required); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading integrations, enterprise programs, business transformations, operations, or comparable cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, post‑merger integration, or private‑equity‑backed value‑creation initiatives strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive decisions, and hold senior functional stakeholders accountable.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with business cases, profitability drivers, integration costs, synergy realization, and performance reporting.
• Experience within aerospace and defense, electronics distribution, manufacturing, or another operationally complex industry preferred.
• Ability to travel to acquired businesses and FDH Electronics locations as required.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement 120.15 – position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to verify U.S. person status.

Job Type: Full Time