Chief Integration Officer with a PE-Backed Services Platform
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Company: Confidential PE-Backed Services Platform
Recruiting Partner: JRG Partners
JRG Partners is proud to partner with a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed services platform in their search for a strategic and results-driven Chief Integration Officer (CIO). This is a pivotal executive leadership position based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, designed for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of mergers and acquisitions, operational excellence, and value creation within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of the organization by ensuring the seamless and successful integration of acquired businesses, ultimately driving the investment thesis and maximizing enterprise value.
Role Overview for Chief Integration Officer with a PE-Backed Services Platform–Fort Lauderdale ,FL
The Chief Integration Officer is a critical member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This role serves as the strategic architect and hands-on leader for all post-acquisition integration activities. In a company defined by its aggressive M&A growth strategy, the CIO will be the central force ensuring that each acquisition translates into tangible value. This involves not just combining systems and processes, but masterfully blending cultures, aligning strategic objectives, and accelerating synergy realization.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and refining a scalable integration playbook that can be consistently applied across a diverse portfolio of acquired companies. This position requires a unique blend of strategic foresight, financial acumen, operational expertise, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The CIO will work cross-functionally with all department heads—including Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Sales, and Marketing—to orchestrate a holistic integration process. Your leadership will ensure that from the moment a deal closes, a clear and actionable plan is in place to capture cost and revenue synergies, mitigate risks, and foster a unified corporate culture. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where your contributions will directly influence the company’s long-term success and profitability.
Key Responsibilities of Chief Integration Officer with a PE-Backed Services Platform–Fort Lauderdale ,FL
Integration Strategy & Playbook Development
Design, build, and continuously improve a comprehensive and scalable M&A integration framework, methodology, and playbook. This includes creating standardized tools, templates, and processes for all phases of integration.
Due Diligence Leadership
Actively participate in the late stages of the due diligence process to identify potential integration risks, challenges, and opportunities. Develop preliminary integration theses and synergy estimates to inform deal valuation and structure.
Integration Planning & Execution
Lead the creation of detailed, cross-functional integration plans for each acquisition, including 100-day plans, long-term roadmaps, specific workstreams, and clear timelines. Establish and lead the Integration Management Office (IMO) to govern the execution of these plans.
Synergy & Value Creation
Partner with the executive team and PE sponsors to identify, quantify, track, and report on all cost and revenue synergies. Drive the initiatives required to capture these synergies and ensure financial targets are met or exceeded.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Orchestrate and lead multiple cross-functional teams through the integration lifecycle. Ensure clear communication, alignment of goals, and accountability across all departments, including Operations, Finance, IT, Human Resources, Legal, and Sales & Marketing.
Change Management & Cultural Integration
Develop and execute a robust change management and communications strategy to ensure a smooth transition for employees of acquired companies. Champion the effort to merge distinct corporate cultures, align on a unified set of values, and foster a cohesive, high-performance organization.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure integration success. Provide regular, transparent, and insightful updates on integration progress, risks, and outcomes to the CEO, Board of Directors, and private equity partners.
Operational Excellence & Process Standardization
Identify and implement best practices from acquired companies and the existing platform to drive operational efficiency and scalability. Lead efforts to standardize core business processes and systems across the consolidated enterprise.
Requirements for the Chief Integration Officer with a PE-Backed Services Platform–Fort Lauderdale ,FL
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred.
Executive Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 7-10 years in a senior leadership role directly responsible for M&A integration, corporate development, or strategic operations.
Private Equity Environment
Demonstrable and significant experience working within a private equity-backed portfolio company is essential. Must understand the pace, metrics, and value-creation mindset inherent in a PE environment.
M&A Lifecycle Expertise
Deep, hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle, with a primary focus on leading complex post-merger integration (PMI) activities for multiple transactions. A proven track record of successfully integrating businesses and delivering on synergy targets is mandatory.
Industry Experience
Experience in a services-based industry (e.g., business services, professional services, tech-enabled services, healthcare services) is highly desirable.
Leadership Skills
Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to manage, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams.
Financial Acumen
Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to dissect complex financial statements, model synergies, and understand the key drivers of business value.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. The ability to articulate a clear vision, manage stakeholder expectations, and navigate sensitive cultural and organizational dynamics is critical.
Project Management
Outstanding program and project management skills. Experience establishing and running an Integration Management Office (IMO) is a significant plus. PMP or similar certification is valued.
Personal Attributes
A strategic thinker with a bias for action and a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality. High emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment.
Location & Travel
Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. The role will require a willingness to travel as needed for due diligence and on-site integration activities.
Benefits & Perks Offered
Our client is committed to attracting and retaining top-tier executive talent. The compensation package for the Chief Integration Officer is designed to be highly competitive and commensurate with experience and the critical nature of the role. It includes:
- A highly competitive base salary.
- A substantial annual performance-based bonus tied to personal and company objectives, including integration success and synergy capture.
- A significant equity stake in the company via a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the value created.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including premium medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
- A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
- Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
- An executive-level allowance for professional development, coaching, and continuing education.
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
- The opportunity to work alongside a talented and driven executive team and an engaged private equity sponsor to build a market-leading enterprise.
How to Apply
This is a retained search being conducted exclusively by JRG Partners. If you are a transformative leader with a proven track record of driving value through successful M&A integration, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
To express your interest, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Due to the high volume of interest, only qualified candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
JRG Partners is a leader in executive search for high-growth, private equity-backed companies. To learn more about our expertise in placing top-tier executives in transformative roles, please visit the JRG Partners’ Private Equity Buy-and-Build Integration Practice page.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
