Senior Integration Principal to support large acquisition with client in the Insurance Industry

Contract: 12 Months + Extension

Work Model: Toronto is preferred. Open to Waterloo office if strong candidate (Mon-Thurs onsite, Friday from home)

Hours: 40 Hours / Week

Overview:

We’re seeking a Senior Integration Principal to lead post-merger integration initiatives within a complex, cross-functional environment. This role will support enterprise-level integration following a recent acquisition, ensuring operational alignment and synergy realization across multiple business units.

• Lead the planning and execution of post-merger integration initiatives across various business lines and corporate functions.
• Develop and manage integration roadmaps, tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between operations, finance, IT, HR, and strategy teams.
• Identify and resolve integration issues, risks, and dependencies.
• Track, report, and drive synergy realization and performance metrics.
• Support change management and communication activities to align teams and promote cultural integration.
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• 10+ years of experience in post-merger integration or corporate transformation, ideally within financial services or management consulting.
• Proven track record leading large, complex integration programs end-to-end.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project or Smartsheet).
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Experience within the insurance industry or other regulated financial sectors.
• Familiarity with Visio or other process mapping tools.
• Strong change management or organizational effectiveness background.
• Demonstrated ability to drive synergy capture and operational optimization post-acquisition.

• This role is focused exclusively on post-merger integration (not pre-deal or financial due diligence activities).
• Ideal for candidates who excel in fast-paced, high-visibility programs and can influence outcomes across multiple workstreams.