Director, Strategy, Operations and Integration

Summary

Join Life360 as a Director, Strategy, Operations and Integration to lead the operational backbone of M&A and Business Development, supporting strategic planning and post-acquisition integration. You will build scalable systems and processes for efficient deal execution, partner with cross-functional teams, and lead post-acquisition integration planning and execution. The role also involves supporting company-wide strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. This high-impact position requires strong strategy and business operations experience, familiarity with BD/CD lifecycle processes, and the ability to manage complex initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in M&A integration and building scalable operational systems. Life360 is a remote-first company, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 8+ years of combined experience in M&A integration, corporate/business development operations, and corporate strategy/planning
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, fast-moving cross-functional initiatives
• Proven success in building fit-for-purpose, scalable operational systems to support inorganic growth
• Track record of leading post-merger integration planning and execution
• Familiarity with how deals get done – across partnerships and M&A
• Experience in tech – ideally mobile apps, SaaS, and/or Ad Tech
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Build scalable systems, processes and deliverables to support efficient and repeatable execution across the full deal lifecycle – from pipeline tracking and prioritization, through deal assessment, closing, onboarding, and performance monitoring
• Partner with Product, Legal, Finance, Engineering, and other functions to align assessment and execution efforts across the acquisition/partnership lifecycle
• Develop and manage post-close performance tracking, including synergy realization, KPI monitoring, and dashboard-based reporting
• Support partner onboarding processes, go-to-market (GTM) readiness, and quarterly business reviews to ensure value realization and continuity
• Lead post-acquisition integration planning and execution as the central IMO lead—bringing teams together around clear goals, decision-making routines, and accountability
• Translate deal rationale into actionable workstreams and integration priorities, coordinating efforts across Product, People, Finance, GTM,  Legal, and other teams
• Monitor progress, surface blockers, and communicate risks and outcomes to leadership
• Codify integration patterns, playbooks, working norms, and retrospective learnings to support future acquisitions and evolve our PMI capability
• Support company-wide strategy planning, budgeting and long-range forecasting to ensure alignment between strategic initiatives, operating plans and corporate objectives/priorities
• Develop performance management and lookback structures to measure success and identify opportunities for course correction
• Conduct opportunity sizing, business case development, market research, financial analysis, and competitive intelligence to inform corporate investment decisions
• Collaborate closely with Finance and the leadership team to ensure that inorganic growth initiatives are integrated into broader portfolio strategies

Preferred Qualifications

Background in management consulting, investment banking, and/or corporate strategy preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products