M&A IT Program Manager ( {{city}})

About the RoleAs an IT M&A Program Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of complex merger and acquisition initiatives across the enterprise. Youll manage a portfolio of 10+ integration projects involving data migrations, system consolidations, and organizational change. This role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and a strong ability to drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.ResponsibilitiesDrive Integration Strategy: Partner with senior leadership to define and execute IT integration strategies that align with business objectives.Lead Program Execution: Manage end-to-end delivery of M&A programs across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and KPIs.Manage Stakeholders: Serve as the primary point of contact between IT and business units, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.Mitigate Risks: Identify and manage risks related to data security, compliance, and integration complexity.Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Lead virtual and cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery.Monitor Performance: Establish frameworks to track deliverables, report on program health, and escalate issues as needed.Enable Change Management: Collaborate with Change Management and Communications teams to ensure people, process, and technology impacts are addressed.Optimize Post-Merger Value: Identify opportunities to enhance systems and processes post-integration for long-term value creation.Minimum QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree preferred.Certifications: PMP and/or PgMP preferred.Experience:10+ years of IT-centric project and program management experience.Proven success managing M&A programs with 10+ concurrent projects.Strong background in vendor management, budgeting, and reporting.Experience with complex data migrations and system integrations.Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and foster collaboration across fortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.Preferred QualificationsBackground in process architecture, business analysis, and organizational change management.Experience in insurance or financial services industries.Familiarity with enterprise IT systems and integration tools.

Created: 2025-09-06