Sr. Director, M&A Integration

Why join the Novacore team?

Because your next stellar chapter starts here — and we’re building something bold and meaningful. At Novacore, we’re not your average insurance company. We’re a team of driven professionals passionate about redefining the specialty insurance experience for our agents, carrier partners — and for each other. We specialize in tailored solutions for niche industries, powered by advanced analytics, modern technology and a culture of innovation.

Backed by strong leadership and strategic growth initiatives, Novacore is poised to scale and lead in the specialty insurance market. We believe it’s not just what we do — it’s how we do it and who we do it with. Recognized as a top workplace, Novacore is a place where ambition is supported, growth is continuous and culture matters. From day one, you’ll find mentorship, hands‑on learning and clear paths for advancement.

You’ll grow your skills, expand your expertise and become even more exceptional — because when you succeed, we all do.

• A collaborative, results-driven environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Year-round social and community events
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Endless opportunities for upward mobility

The VP / Senior Director of Integration will lead the delivery of high-impact projects aligned with Novacore’s growth strategy. This role will be instrumental in managing the project(s) during the period post signing of insurance M&A deals. You will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, external vendors, and internal teams, including Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to ensure alignment of processes, systems, and cultures, while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Lead all aspects of project lifecycle management including planning, execution, governance, stakeholder communication, and reporting.

• Plan and conduct the Integration Team Kickoff Meeting so that all functional integration leaders understand their roles and responsibilities during the transition period.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with Novacore’s strategic objectives and adheres to established governance frameworks.
• Ultimately build a 2–3-person integration team to support increased acquisition pace.

• Lead pre-close planning sessions, setting up structured timelines, and preparing teams for key decisions and handoffs.

• Manage coordination of critical functional areas such as HR, IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment and progress, providing clear direction throughout.
• Guide workstream leaders, clarifying priorities, and maintaining focus across teams. Manage the interdependence between functions so activities are prioritized and sequenced correctly.
• Keep the team focused on delivering deal value, not just checking boxes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations.
• Engage senior leadership, middle managers, and employees to build alignment and maintain transparency.
• Escalate issues requiring senior-level input so they are resolved quickly and effectively.

• Use integration project management tools and metrics to monitor milestones, identify delays, and adjust plans as needed.

• Document any handoffs to segment leaders at the end of the transition period.
• Monitor and report on project KPIs and delivery performance, ensuring accurate and timely updates to executive stakeholders.

• Act as a mediator to balance competing priorities, structures, and team dynamics.
• Brief the acquired management team and employees so that they understand the integration process and how it will impact them.

• Create and maintain project items including business cases, project charters/project initiation documents, risk and issue logs, resource plans, timelines, and dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and M&A business integration playbooks.
• Capture lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business…