Senior Director, Transactions Support

Tenneco • Northville, MI

10d

About The Position

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way 
Job Title: Senior Director, Transactions Support
Location: Northville, MI

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive
products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Through our DRiV, Performance
Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain business groups, Tenneco is driving advancements in
global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicle, commercial truck, offhighway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The Senior Director, Transactions Support is responsible for leading and executing integration strategies for newly acquired (or divested) companies to ensure the seamless alignment of operations, culture, systems, and processes. This role oversees cross-functional integration planning, risk mitigation, value-capture initiatives, and change management activities to achieve the goals established in the deal thesis. The Senior Director partners closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and business unit leaders to maximize deal value and minimize disruption.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Strategy, or related field required.
• 8–12+ years of experience in M&A integration, corporate development, management consulting, program management, or related fields.
• Proven track record leading large-scale integrations or transformation programs.
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional corporate environments.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive post-merger integration (PMI) strategies that align with the investment thesis and long-term business objectives.
• Create and manage detailed integration roadmaps, milestones, and KPIs.
• Establish governance structures, including integration management offices (IMO), workstreams, and cross-functional decision forums.
• Identify and mitigate integration risks, challenges, and cultural barriers.
• Lead change management strategies to facilitate organizational alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
• Ensure continuity of customer experience and internal operations during the integration period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees