Strategy and Integration Senior Manager – M&A

About This Role

We are seeking a Strategy and Integration Senior Manager – M&A to lead the end-to-end integration of newly acquired healthcare assets across the UAE and KSA.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, finance, and culture , ensuring seamless integration while protecting and enhancing deal value. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, cross-border experience, and a hands-on execution mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Strategy & Execution

• Lead end-to-end integration planning and execution for acquired hospitals, clinics, labs, and healthcare platforms.
• Develop and manage 100-day integration plans , synergy models, and integration roadmaps.
• Align integration initiatives with deal thesis and investment expectations.
• Ensure smooth business continuity during integration phases.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Drive integration across key functions including Operations, Finance, HR, IT, and Supply Chain .
• Act as the central liaison between Corporate HQ and local asset leadership.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery of integration milestones.

Synergy & Performance Management

• Identify and deliver cost and operational synergies .
• Support revenue enhancement initiatives and performance improvement programs.
• Standardize procurement, vendor management, and shared services across entities.
• Track integration KPIs and monitor value realization.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare executive-level reports and integration updates for leadership, investors, and the Board.
• Maintain structured tracking of progress, risks, and action plans.

Change Management & Culture Integration

• Address cultural and operational gaps between acquired entities and corporate frameworks.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth cultural integration.
• Foster alignment across diverse teams and geographies.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure integration activities comply with healthcare regulations in UAE and KSA.
• Monitor licensing transitions, regulatory approvals, and payer alignment requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Management, Engineering, or related field .
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Mandarin speaker preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in:
• Strategy consulting
• Corporate M&A / Transaction Advisory
• Private Equity portfolio operations
• Healthcare platforms
• Proven experience in post-merger integration or large-scale transformation programs .
• Exposure to multi-country operations (Middle East experience preferred).
• Strong financial modeling, operational analysis, and synergy tracking experience.

Skills & Competencies

Technical & Functional Skills

• Integration planning and execution
• Financial and operational modeling
• KPI tracking and performance management
• Program and stakeholder management

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking
• High ownership with a results-driven mindset
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
• Cross-cultural adaptability and communication skills