Senior IT Acquisition Integration Project/Project Manager

A client in the Logistics and Transportation industry is seeking a Sr. IT Project/Program Manager to lead acquisition integration efforts. With a major acquisition on the horizon, the organization needs a seasoned project/program manager to drive seamless integration of IT systems, data, and digital workflows. If local to Chicago or Cincinnati onsite will be as needed to go to various locations, 25% travel or less.
Key Responsibilities
• IT Integration Strategy & Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive IT integration plans that align acquired systems with enterprise architecture. Define key milestones, timelines, and deliverables for infrastructure, application, and data migration.
• Systems & Data Consolidation: Oversee the integration of core platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.), ensuring data integrity, security, and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT leadership, cybersecurity, legal, finance, HR, and business units to ensure alignment on integration goals. Serve as the central point of contact for all IT-related aspects of the acquisition.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify technology risks, including data privacy, access controls, and system compatibility. Develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
• Due Diligence & Technical Assessment: Lead technical due diligence to evaluate the target company's IT landscape, infrastructure, and digital maturity. Provide recommendations for integration or modernization.
• Reporting & KPIs: Track integration progress using dashboards and reporting tools. Measure success against predefined IT KPIs such as system uptime, data migration accuracy, and user adoption rates.
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Required Skills & Experience
7-10 years in an IT Project/Program Management role
7-10 years of experience leading M&A integrations, with a focus on IT systems and infrastructure
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, and PPM tools
Proven success managing cross-functional teams across IT, business operations, and enterprise systems
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with Workday, Oracle, JDEdwards, etc.
Transportation or Logistics Industry experience
PMP Certification
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.