Director of Integration (Insurance Project Management)

Novacore•Conshohocken, PA

About The Position

The Director/Senior Director of Integration will lead the delivery of high-impact projects aligned with Novacore’s growth strategy. This position will play a critical role in driving post-acquisition integration, synergy realization, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. You will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, external vendors, and internal teams, including Finance, HR, IT, Operations and others to ensure alignment of processes, systems, and cultures, while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Proven experience in leading business integration projects for new segment and/or M&A transactions.
Strong understanding of the end-to-end business stand-up and M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, post-signature integration, and change management.
Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple business units and external third parties.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex project updates clearly to diverse audiences.
Highly skilled in organizing and leading Steering Committees and executive project reviews.
Proficient in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Tempo, MS Office).
Strong documentation and analytical skills; able to translate strategy into actionable project plans.
Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to lead virtual teams and manage projects across multiple states/locations and willingness to understand the local regulatory environments.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications/qualifications, preferred (PMP, AMP PMQ, etc.)
Prior experience in project management within the Financial Services or Insurance sector a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of project lifecycle management including planning, execution, governance, stakeholder communication, and reporting
Designing the integration strategy
Plan and conduct the Integration Team Kickoff Meeting so that all functional integration leaders understand their roles and responsibilities during the transition period.
Ensure project delivery aligns with Novacore’s strategic objectives and adheres to established governance frameworks.
Ultimately build a 2–3-person integration team to support increased acquisition pace.
Facilitating integration planning
Lead pre-close planning sessions, setting up structured timelines, and preparing teams for key decisions and handoffs.
Leading integration workstreams
Manage coordination of critical functional areas such as HR, IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment and progress, providing clear direction throughout.
Guide workstream leaders, clarifying priorities, and maintaining focus across teams.
Manage the interdependence between functions so activities are prioritized and sequenced correctly.
Keep the team focused on delivering deal value, not just checking boxes.
Manage stakeholder expectations.
Engage senior leadership, middle managers, and employees to build alignment and maintain transparency.
Escalate issues requiring senior-level input so they are resolved quickly and effectively.
Tracking progress
Use integration project management tools and metrics to monitor milestones, identify delays, and adjust plans as needed.
Ensure exit criteria are met
Document any handoffs to segment leaders at the end of the transition period.
Monitor and report on project KPIs and delivery performance, ensuring accurate and timely updates to executive stakeholders.
Resolving conflicts
Act as a mediator to balance competing priorities, structures, and team dynamics.
Brief the acquired management team and employees so that they understand the integration process and how it will impact them.
Ensuring value realization
Create and maintain project items including business cases, project charters/project initiation documents, risk and issue logs, resource plans, timelines, and dashboards.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and M&A business integration playbooks.
Capture lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions.