A highly acquisitive international software group is hiring a German-speaking Integration Manager to lead post-deal integration across a growing European portfolio. This is a permanent or long-term contract position, based anywhere in Europe (preference for UK or Germany), with regular travel across the region.The roleYou will sit at the heart of our M&A; activity, ensuring newly acquired software businesses are successfully integrated and positioned for long-term growth. Working closely with the deal team and functional leaders, you will translate deal rationale and synergy cases into clear, actionable integration plans and drive their execution.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and manage integration plans (Day 1, first 100 days and beyond) across functions including product, technology, finance, HR, operations, and go-to-market.Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, track progress, manage risks and interdependencies, and escalate issues where needed.Partner with acquired management teams to align on priorities, ways of working and cultural integration.Track synergies, one-off costs, KPIs and value-creation initiatives, preparing clear updates for senior leadership.Support pre-deal activity where relevant (e.g. operating model input, integration feasibility, early planning).Capture lessons learned and help refine integration playbooks, tools and best practices across the group.Candidate profileYou are an experienced integration or transformation professional who enjoys working across teams, structuring complexity, and making change happen in real businesses.Fluent German and English – this is essential.Based anywhere in Europe, with preference for candidates in the UK or Germany, and able to travel regularly.Strong experience in post-merger integration, large-scale transformation, or complex multi-workstream projects. This may be from:In-house integration / corporate development / strategy roles, orManagement consulting / transaction advisory with significant integra