Regional Integration Manager

REGIONAL INTEGRATION MANAGER

WORKPLACE: Miami (Hybrid)

The Regional Integration Manager is the key regional on-the-ground leader for all integration activities within the region, serving as the primary executor and operational interface between the newly acquired schools, the regional leadership, and the central integration teams. This role is responsible for the successful, education-led, and value-driven implementation of the global integration strategy to ensure that newly acquired schools are seamlessly transitioned into the Nord Anglia network of schools and set up to achieve the business case objectives and meet the Group's global standards.

REPORTING TO: Managing Director, LATAM and functionally to Global Head of Integration

Project Ownership (Regional):
Take ownership of the full lifecycle of integration for all schools within the region, from supporting due diligence through post-transaction handover, and final integration into the Nord Anglia network of schools ensuring alignment and management of the integration project plan developed in collaboration with regional functional leads, supported by Group Integrations Operations Manager.

Contextual Adaptation:
Lead the adaptation and execution of the global integration playbook to create a tailor-made approach for each school, considering local cultural context, regulatory requirements, existing school structures, and specific educational needs.

Operational Implementation:
Directly manage and oversee the hands-on, priority-sequenced implementation of critical central systems, processes, and policies (e.g., finance, HR, IT, operations, and education platforms) within the newly acquired schools.

Budget Oversight (Local):
Manage and track integration-specific budgets allocated for activities within the region, ensuring expenditures are aligned with the approved project plan and reporting on this monthly to the Group Integrations Operations Manager.

Primary School Interface:
Act as the primary point of contact for the Principal and School Leadership Team of the newly acquired school during the integration period. Provide guidance, clarify integration priorities, and manage expectations regarding the pace and scope of change. Ensuring full communication and coordination with RMD, MD and functional leaders of the region to ensure regional alignment of communication and actions with schools.

Regional Coordination:
Collaborate closely with the Regional Functional Leads (e.g., Regional HR, Regional Finance) to ensure that their respective work streams are delivered effectively and on schedule within the school environment.

Executive Communication:
Provide consistent, clear, and actionable feedback and status updates regarding local integration progress, risks, and challenges to the Global Head of Integrations and the Group Integrations Operations Manager.

Change Management Advocacy:
Champion the value and vision of the Group's educational and operational standards, effectively communicating the benefits of the integration to the school community (staff, leadership) to secure buy-in to the Nord Anglia network and minimize disruption to the school.

First Line of Defense:
Serve as the primary troubleshooter for all on-the-ground operational challenges and execution roadblocks that arise within the sub-region's integration projects.

Issue Resolution:
Identify, document, and anticipate potential risks or interdependencies that could impact the integration timeline or successful operational handover. Develop and execute rapid, pragmatic solutions to keep the project on track.

Quality and Compliance:
Ensure all transitional activities strictly adhere to the Group's global standards, educational philosophy, and local legal/regulatory requirements, ensuring a high-quality and compliant transition that supports the school's long-term success.

Successful Handover:
Ensure a comprehensive, smooth, and defined handover to the permanent Regional Operations team and…