Integration Manager

Reports to:     Director of Integration 

Location:        Washington, DC  

About Cobalt Service Partners 

Cobalt Service Partners buys and builds leading access solutions businesses that install and maintain essentials like commercial doors, overhead doors, security gates, access control systems, video surveillance systems, and more. Through its commitment to people, technology, and unwavering stewardship, Cobalt offers founders a long-term home for their business that they can feel proud of. Cobalt’s values are:

• Unwavering stewardship: We believe advancing founders’ legacies is a privilege. We do right by our founders, teams, and customers in good times and in bad.
• Excellence in action: We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. We’re bold in our pursuits, don’t make excuses, and relentlessly empower each other to get the job done.
• Seek and tell the truth: We’re honest with ourselves and others. We do what we say we’ll do, say what needs to be said, and search for the right answer regardless of where it comes from.
• Love learning: We’re always learning as individuals, as a team, and as a business. We show up humble, curious, and with the courage to change our minds.
• Enjoy the ride: We’re fired up by our mission, love our team, and don’t take either for granted. We show up authentically, assume best intent, and try not to take ourselves too seriously.

Cobalt is backed by Alpine Investors, an investment firm committed to building enduring businesses by investing in and developing exceptional people.

Position Overview 

The Integration Manager role focuses on completing long-term integration activities and leading the integration of tuck-in acquisitions into existing Partner Companies. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate Extended Integration Workstreams: Work with a cross-functional team to finalize extended integration tasks such as transitioning banking arrangements, deploying Cobalt’s 401k and other benefits programs, and implementing financial best-practices in purchase accounting and GAAP accounting.
• Oversee Tuck-In Acquisitions: Lead the integration of tuck-in acquisitions into existing Partner Companies within Cobalt, ensuring the seamless merging of business processes and cultures to foster lasting growth.
• Maintain Clear Communication: Serve as top-team connective tissue, ensuring clear and effective communication with portfolio leaders, Cobalt holding company leaders, and third-party partners throughout the integration process.

Success in this role will be gauged by how quickly new portfolio companies, particularly tuck-in acquisitions, are integrated and by feedback from portfolio leaders on Cobalt's performance in serving them. At Cobalt, we consider the portfolio our customers and aim to deliver an outstanding customer experience that drives continuous growth.

Ideal candidate 

• Bachelor’s Degree, STEM or Business field preferred
• 2-4 years of operations experience, including roles with leadership responsibilities
• Experience in Corporate Development or Strategy (e.g., consulting industry, corporate strategy team, Private Equity) is a plus but not required
• Some experience in management or supervisory roles is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence others outside of direct reporting lines
• Analytical thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset; able to convert analysis to action in a blue-collar organization
• Proactive and able to act independently
• Respect for and experience with the Skilled Trades is a plus
• Travel is required and will vary by portfolio company location

Location

The ideal candidate will be based in Washington, DC.

In-person engagement across the portfolio is critical for this role.  As such, travel is required and can be expected as much as weekly for periods of time.