Description
This position is a hybrid of integration management and strategic analysis on acquisition performance. You will split your time supporting the planning and execution of complex acquisition integrations, developing thoughtful strategic analysis, and driving accountability for performance through consistent and transparent deal portfolio reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in supporting large-scale, cross-functional M&A efforts, managing ambiguity and championing change to ensure a seamless experience for all stakeholders. This role requires attention to detail, flexibility, strategic thinking, and comfort working with executives and stakeholders of all levels in a high-performance team, working in the San Francisco office 3 days a week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and execution of the acquisition integration strategy. Partner with a large cross-functional team to orchestrate impactful integration planning and execution throughout the deal lifecycle.
Proactively drive alignment across diverse stakeholders, ranging from the M&A team to acquired employees to subject matter experts in various departments.
Assist in developing and delivering analyses, recommendations, and presentations for senior executives on our acquisitions.
Support standardized Executive Reporting and readouts. Champion the governance required to develop and analyze business and integration accountability-based metrics for CEO’s, COO, extended leadership every month, and quarterly readouts to the Salesforce M&A Committee and Board of Directors
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and strategic vision to support the creation of credible analysis based on numerous interrelated data sets.
Support change management activities in an effort to deliver the best acquired employee transition experience.
Find opportunities to improve processes and collaboratively institutionalize changes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Project and Program Management Skills: Experience in planning, design, and implementation of complex, cross-functional business efforts at software companies.
A self-starter with the ability to work well under deadlines, juggle multiple priorities and work proactively and productively in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty. Strong meeting leadership and facilitation skills.
Business Leadership Skills: Strong, team-oriented leadership skills. Able to identify, frame, and confront risks and issues and make recommendations for mitigations or resolutions. Strong initiative, personal ownership and follow through. Solid intuition for business. Experience with budgets and financial metrics.
Influencing and Interpersonal Skills: Able to establish and build close trusted working relationships. Strong personal credibility, partnering and collaboration skills.
Executive Communication & Writing Skills: High EQ, low ego. Strong communicator with the ability to anticipate executive needs and support preparation of executive presentations.
Innovation curiosity: consistently seeks opportunities to integrate new technologies and methodologies that drive operational efficiency.
Change Management Skills and Interests: Passion for tuning into unique cultures, needs, and sentiments of stakeholders. Listens with empathy and turns insights into action.
M&A Experience: Basic understanding of the acquisition lifecycle, integration planning, and strategic considerations.
Extremely adept at integrating disparate information, correlating data, and understanding data trends
OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
4-6 years experience in consulting, corporate development or functional domain
Very strong Google Suite skills, including Google Slides
Highly advanced Excel and VBA skills
Very strong writing and presenting ability
Ability to quickly ramp on collaboration technologies (Slack,Gsheets)
Salesforce.com organization and product knowledge is a plus
We have a public-facing website https://salesforcebenefits.com/ that explains our various benefits, including medical, dental, 401k, ESPP, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more. Visit for the full breakdown!
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