IT Program Manager

Job title: IT Program Manager

Location:  Hybrid @ Palo Alto, CA | Face to face required 

Experience Level: 12+ years

This role owns the end-to-end IT M&A lifecycle for software products—from due diligence and deal shaping through integration planning, execution, go-live, and post-merger optimization—working closely with Product, Engineering, Corporate Development, and the broader CIO organization.

Experience You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in technical program management or IT program management within software product or platform environments.
• Significant hands-on experience leading IT or technology workstreams for M&A and/or large-scale integrations involving software companies or products.
• Deep technical understanding of:
• Modern software architectures (microservices, APIs, event-driven, SaaS).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Databases, data integration, ETL/ELT, and data governance.
• CI/CD, DevOps tooling, and agile software delivery.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-workstream, complex programs with cross-functional dependencies and tight timelines.
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills for complex technology landscapes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and translating technical topics for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing multiple concurrent initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree in a technical field or MBA.
• Formal program or project management certification (PgMP, PMP, or equivalent).
• Experience integrating SaaS platforms and subscription-based software businesses.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks relevant to software products (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA).
• Prior experience at a high-growth technology company or in technology-focused consulting.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and other modern program management platforms.