Manager, M&A Integration

Summary

SailPoint is a provider of identity security solutions for cloud enterprises. The Manager, M&A Integration will coordinate cross-functional acquisition integration activities, translate deal strategies into execution plans, manage milestones and risks, support due diligence, and provide executive updates. This individual contributor role works within the Integration Management Office to drive successful post-acquisition integration and strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of SailPoint's current M&A integration playbook, templates, and active integration activities
• Establish relationships and set up recurring syncs with key cross-functional leads across Product Management, Engineering, GTM, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and Cyber
• Familiarize yourself with the corporate development reporting rhythms, corporate tools, and active integration project RAID logs
• Take ownership of the day-to-day program management of an active post-acquisition integration or a specific integration workstream
• Update and maintain integration project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and RAID logs, ensuring 100% alignment across workstream leads
• Support the Corporate Development Director in compiling weekly and monthly executive integration status reports
• Support or co-lead the integration planning phase for a new acquisition, coordinating cross-functional workshops to define Day 1 readiness plans and synergy capture targets
• Assist in the due diligence process for potential acquisitions by managing diligence requests, coordinating with targets, and consolidating findings into crisp, executive-ready diligence summaries
• Document lessons learned from completed integrations, and implement at least two updates to the M&A integration playbook to improve process scalability
• Lead the end-to-end integration execution of an acquired entity or a major, complex cross-functional workstream, achieving all Day 1 milestones on schedule and within budget
• Formulate and execute a Transition Services Agreement (TSA) monitoring process, including tracking deliverables, roll-off dates, and billing support
• Drive corporate development support initiatives, such as market mapping and product strategy reviews, to identify potential targets and enhance SailPoint’s strategic growth pipeline

Skills

• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 4+ years of professional experience in management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate development, business operations, sales operations, or technical program management
• 2+ years of experience supporting M&A transaction due diligence or acquisition integration or separation planning and execution
• Strong communication and organizational skills across multiple levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and influence diverse, cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment with a high capacity to manage constant changes of direction, priorities, and ambiguity
• Strong structured problem-solving skills on abstract, complex, and ambiguous business problems
• Willingness and comfort to take clear ownership and accountability for integration workstreams
• Technical acumen and the ability to converse effectively on technical integration topics
• Experience working in the cybersecurity or enterprise software industry
• Understanding of business and operating models in the software industry
• Experience from a Big 4 or top-tier M&A / deal advisory practice
• Master's degree or MBA is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 4+ years of professional experience in management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate development, business operations, sales operations, or technical program management
• 2+ years of experience supporting M&A transaction due diligence or acquisition integration or separation planning and execution
• Strong communication and organizational skills across multiple levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and influence diverse, cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment with a high capacity to manage constant changes of direction, priorities, and ambiguity
• Strong structured problem-solving skills on abstract, complex, and ambiguous business problems
• Willingness and comfort to take clear ownership and accountability for integration workstreams
• Technical acumen and the ability to converse effectively on technical integration topics

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in the cybersecurity or enterprise software industry
• Understanding of business and operating models in the software industry
• Experience from a Big 4 or top-tier M&A / deal advisory practice
• Master's degree or MBA is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible, remote-first work culture that prioritizes personal autonomy, trust, and work-life balance.
• Flexible Time Off: Generous, trust-based vacation policies alongside paid company holidays to help you recharge.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance options, including flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Mental Health Support: Robust mental health resources and employee assistance programs to support emotional well-being.
• Annual performance bonus
• Retirement Savings: A competitive 401(k) retirement plan featuring a company-matching contribution.
• Restricted stock units at certain levels
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Discounted stock purchasing options that allow you to share in the company's success.
• Paid Parental Leave: Fully paid leave policies to support new parents during family transitions.
• Community Giving: Paid volunteer time off and matching charitable donations through the SailPoint Gives Back Foundation.
• Austin HQ Perks: Free snacks, beverages, catered meals, and gym access when visiting our Austin campus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
• Flexible vacation policy
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
• Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• This role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation.