M&A Integration and Business Operations Manager

Voyager Technologies, Inc.•Long Beach, CA

4d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The M&A Integration and Business Operations Manager is a high-impact, cross-functional role responsible for leading the planning and execution of acquisition integrations and driving operational alignment across Voyager’s growing portfolio of space, defense, and national security businesses. This role serves as a connective layer between corporate strategy and business unit execution — managing complex, multi-workstream programs from sign-to-close and through post-close integration. The position reports to senior leadership and is based onsite in Long Beach, CA. This is an onsite role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or a related field with 5–7 years of experience in program management, management consulting, business operations, or a related cross-functional role OR Master’s degree with 3–5 years of experience OR 9 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-workstream programs across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced or high-growth environment — including experience in management consulting, early-stage or high-growth companies, or similarly dynamic operational settings.
Strong project management skills with the ability to build and manage detailed project plans, track milestones, and drive accountability across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Ability to develop executive-level communications, memos, and presentations that distill complex operational and strategic topics for senior leadership audiences.
Experience conducting operational assessments, including identifying resource gaps, capacity constraints, cost implications, and process improvement opportunities.
Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence without authority across functions, business units, and leadership levels.
High proficiency in program and project management tools and productivity platforms; comfort operating in ambiguous, evolving environments where process is still being built.
This role is onsite in Long Beach, CA. Candidates must be able to work onsite full-time.
Travel up to 20%, including overnight travel to domestic Voyager and portfolio company locations.
This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Candidates must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined by applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in M&A integration planning and execution, including Day 1 readiness, post-close integration management, and integration cost modeling — whether in a corporate development, integration management office, or consulting capacity.
Familiarity with government contractor environments, including compliance frameworks such as ITAR, CMMC, CUI handling, or FAR/DFARS requirements, and the operational constraints these introduce in integration planning.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end integration planning and execution for M&A transactions, including development of integration project plans, workstream tracking, milestone management, and Day 1 readiness across HR, IT, finance, legal, and operations.
Serve as the primary integration program manager across cross-functional teams, driving accountability, surfacing risks and dependencies, and ensuring integration timelines are met within sign-to-close and post-close windows.
Partner with functional leads (HR, IT, finance, legal, operations) to assess integration complexity, resource requirements, and incremental OPEX implications of adding acquired entities to Voyager’s operating structure.
Build and maintain integration cost models and operational assessments, including back-office capacity analysis, consultant spend forecasting, and post-close investment requirements.
Develop and maintain executive-level reporting and communication materials for deal approval memos, integration status updates, and leadership presentations.
Identify and manage integration risks, including compliance obligations (ITAR, CMMC, export control), systems transitions, and cultural dynamics across geographically distributed workforces.
Support business operations initiatives beyond M&A, including process improvement, cross-functional program management, and operational scaling as the business grows.
Coordinate with external advisors, consultants, and integration specialists as needed to augment internal capacity and accelerate workstream execution.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide. No long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.
competitive salary
a discretionary annual bonus plan
paid time off (PTO)
a comprehensive health benefit package
retirement savings
wellness program