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Acquisition Department Launch & Governance
Project type
Organizational Development
Date
2015
Location
Tucson, AZ
Challenge
- Context: The company needed a structured framework that connected all corporate departments and field times to plan, acquire, integrate and launch businesses under one department.
- Scope: Developed governance, workflows, role definitions and training from the ground up
Teams
Operations (Field & Corporate), HR, Payroll, Procurement, Finance, IT
Solution
- Approach: Designed a full end to end acquisition lifecycle structure, CAPEX budget and established key processes.
- Leadership: Defined KPIs, reporting structures, and operational workflows.
- Execution: Developed consolidated due diligence process with input from all departments, established an on-site acquisition schedule with employee deliverables, created a on-site integration checklist for training, structured an CAPEX budget tracking system, implemented a SharePoint repository, identified key milestones and established a reporting and tracking system for top level planning & budgeting. Ensured smooth onboarding and alignment with company objectives.
Impact
- Results: Successfully launched a fully operational department within six months which allowed the business to grow 200% in less than 3 years.
- Business Value: Increased operational efficiency and clarity in roles/responsibilities.
Built and structured a new business unit to manage acquisitions and integration, aligning strategy and execution.