Senior Director - M&A Integration (Dow Jones Energy)

Dow Jones•Houston, TX

7d•$225,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role: Following the strategic acquisitions of A2i Systems (AI-powered fuel pricing) and Eco-Movement (EV charging data), the Dow Jones Energy footprint now spans the energy spectrum—from traditional refined fuels and NGLs to the cutting edge of electric mobility and AI-driven analytics. As the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Dow Jones Energy, you will be a primary architect of our unified future. You will act as the "glue" between our newly acquired specialized assets and the broader Dow Jones Energy organization, while also leading the integration strategy for all future M&A in the energy and sustainability space. You will report to the Senior Vice President - Strategy & Operations.

Requirements

15+ years’ experience in M&A integration project management
A project-first mindset that uses data to track every milestone of the integration process
Ability to lead across time zones and cultures, specifically bridging the gap between European tech startups and a global corporate headquarters

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a standardized "Dow Jones Energy Integration Playbook" to ensure speed and consistency for future acquisitions
Partner with the Corporate Development team to assess the "integration risk" and "synergy potential" of new targets
Track and report on post-acquisition KPIs, ensuring that the strategic rationale for every deal is realized within the first 12–18 months
Bring A2i Systems and Eco-Movement into Dow Jones Energy ecosystem; ensuring that data, technology, talent & processes are harmonized, and that revenue synergies are fully realized
Work with the leaders of A2i Systems and Eco-Movement to identify & execute cross-sell and upsell potential, new product development, and set up a value capture framework to ensure we’re tracking the right KPIs
Oversee projects that will range from enhanced go-to-market strategy and digital platform consolidation, to fundamental business identity rebranding (websites, email addresses, invoicing, etc)
Lead the mission-critical project to transition our legacy brands into a single, cohesive "Dow Jones Energy" global brand in close collaboration with Marketing
Influencing senior leaders across Editorial, Product, Sales, and Technology while navigating a complex organizational structure