Manager of Integrations at Milestone Funeral Partner – Auburn, Maine

About Milestone Funeral PartnersMilestone Funeral Partners is a growth-oriented company that partners with and operates funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories across multiple states. We are committed to operational excellence, strong local leadership, and thoughtful integration of the businesses we acquire. Our mission is to preserve the legacy of each location while providing the infrastructure, systems, and support needed for long-term success.

Position SummaryThe Manager of Integrations leads the successful transition of newly acquired funeral homes into Milestone’s operating model. This role functions as a project leader, ensuring that integrations are executed on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to employees, families, and ongoing operations.

The ideal candidate is an organized and disciplined project manager who can coordinate across departments, manage multiple timelines simultaneously, and bring structure to complex transitions. This role requires strong communication skills, operational awareness, and the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management & CoordinationLead integration planning from pre-close through 90-day stabilization

Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines

Track deliverables, milestones, and risks

Provide regular updates to executive leadership

Ensure clear communication between corporate departments and local teams

Operational TransitionCoordinate onboarding of new locations into company systems and workflows

Support alignment of financial, HR, compliance, and operational processes

Facilitate vendor, banking, and service provider transitions

Ensure business continuity during ownership change

People & Change ManagementPartner with HR and Operations to support employee onboarding and communication

Facilitate training and adoption of company standards

Support local leaders through structured transition plans

Compliance & Documentation OversightEnsure required licenses, certifications, and regulatory documentation are organized and transitioned properly

Maintain integration documentation and reporting tools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities3–7+ years of project management, operational leadership, or integration experience

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-phase initiatives with competing timelines

Strong project planning, organization, and follow-through skills

Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability without direct authority

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment

High attention to detail and process discipline

Ability to identify risks early and escalate appropriately

Comfortable working in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments

Operational awareness across finance, HR, compliance, and systems functions

Ability to build trust quickly with newly acquired teams

Willingness and ability to travel frequently (up to 50% depending on acquisition activity)

Bachelor’s degree preferred; funeral service experience helpful but not required