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Indianapolis, IN, USA | Full Time

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

+ Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.

+ Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.

+ Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.

+ Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

Vice President, Post-Merger Integration (PMI) Arcwood, under EQT's ownership, is on a bold trajectory to triple our business within five years, with M&A serving as a cornerstone of our growth strategy. We are seeking an exceptional Post-Merger Integration (PMI) leader to join our fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This role ensures the seamless integration of acquired companies, translating strategic M&A objectives into operational success. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer (CSTO), the PMI leader will collaborate closely with the executive team to drive planning, execution, and performance-tracking across functional workstreams - ultimately maximizing value creation from each transaction.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on PMI experience and be comfortable leading cross-functional integration workstreams in a PE-backed environment. They should have a deep understanding of best practices for integrating companies - across business processes, systems, organizational structures, and project management - as well as synergy realization, value creation, and cultural integration. This leader will come well equipped with a proven integration playbook, ready to be adapted to Arcwood's context and scaled across a range of transactions, from small tuck-ins to large, strategic acquisitions.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

+ Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times

+ Pre-close, collaborates with M&A and Finance teams to identify value creation opportunities, set synergy targets, and define key performance indicators

+ Post-close, works with Operations and Commercial leaders to deliver critical value creation initiatives to meet or exceed deal thesis expectations

+ Leads end-to-end integration planning & execution; pre-close, conducts PMI risk assessment as input to deal go / no-go decision

+ Pre- and post-close, develops comprehensive integration strategies and delivers against detailed execution plans aligned with deal thesis and long-term value drivers

+ Coordinates across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Operations, and other functions to ensure seamless execution, risk mitigation, and issue resolution

+ Implements tracking mechanisms to measure progress, optimize post-close activities, and ensure accountability

+ Partners with HR and business leaders to align teams, harmonize culture, and drive employee engagement throughout the integration process

+ Continuously improves Arcwood's PMI framework, ensuring repeatable, scalable integrations - from small tuck-in acquisitions to large strategic deals

+ Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree (required)

+ MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred)

Experience:

+ 5+ years of experience in M&A integration, management consulting, corporate development, or large-scale program management (required)

+ Demonstrated success leading post-merger integrations in high-growth or multi-acquisition environments (required)

Critical Success Factors: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Value Creation

+ Capture cost and revenue synergies ($) according to deal thesis

Integration Speed:

+ Ensure critical timelines and milestones are defined and met

Employee Engagement

+ Balance speed and ambition with change management and cultural integration; employee engagement measured by regular pulse surveys

Competencies:

+ Deep understanding of integration challenges, including change management, process alignment and business function synergies

+ Strong business acumen and exceptional organizational and analytical skills

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders

+ Proven ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

+ Ability to lead through influence and to balance interactions with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external

+ Strategic mindset and value creation focus while able to define and drive tactical actions

+ Strong cultural awareness and interpersonal skills; ability to remain calm under pressure and diffuse conflicts

+ Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Equality Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities

A post-offer drug screen will be required.