M&A IT Program Manager

About the Role

As an IT M&A Program Manager , you will lead the planning and execution of complex merger and acquisition initiatives across the enterprise. You’ll 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive 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 Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s 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 teams.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in process architecture, business analysis, and organizational change management.
• Experience in insurance or financial services industries.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT systems and integration tools.