IT Program Manager Merger and Acquisition

• We are seeking a Technology M&A Program Manager to lead end-to-end technology integration and separation activities for a large-scale acquisition. This role is accountable for delivering all technology workstreams on time, in scope, and aligned to Day 1 and post-close milestones.


• You will serve as the central orchestration lead across IT, business, and external partners, ensuring seamless execution across a complex enterprise technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Own the integrated technology program plan, including scope, milestones, dependencies, and critical path


• Drive Day 1 readiness and post-close stabilisation across all technology domains


• Ensure on-time delivery of all committed integration and separation deliverables


• Build and maintain the integrated master schedule across all workstreams

Cross-Functional Execution

Lead coordination across:

• ERP (SAP ECC / S/4HANA)


• Finance, HR, Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, Legal


• Data & Analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, data lakes, reporting systems)


• Infrastructure, End User Computing, and cloud environments


• Cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management


• System integrations, EDI, and application separation


• TSA execution and exit planning

Act as the primary integration point between IT, business leaders, IMO, Finance, Legal, Security, and system integrators.

Governance, Risk & Issue Management

• Establish program governance structure, cadence, and decision forums


• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and resourcing gaps


• Drive issue resolution with clear options and escalation paths


• Track TSA obligations and separation readiness

Executive Communication

• Provide clear, concise status updates to executive leadership


• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions required in a business-focused manner


• Support steering committees and executive readouts

Change & Transition Management

• Coordinate cutovers, transition planning, and stabilisation activities


• Ensure smooth operational handover to business-as-usual teams


• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for future M&A programs

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years in program or portfolio management roles


• Proven experience leading technology M&A, divestitures, or large-scale integrations


• Strong understanding of enterprise systems (ERP, data platforms, infrastructure, integrations)


• Experience managing multiple parallel workstreams in complex environments


• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills


• Experience working with system integrators and external vendors


• High risk, dependency, and governance management skills

Preferred

• Experience with TSA management, Day 1 / post-close planning, or separation programs


• Background in data platforms, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives


• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification


• Experience in enterprise PMO or IMO environments

Success Criteria

• Successful Day 1 technology readiness with zero business disruption


• Delivery of all milestones on time or ahead of schedule


• Proactive risk identification with no major surprises


• Strong executive confidence in program execution


• Smooth transition to steady-state operations post-acquisition.

Thanks!