Program Manager Technology (M&A, Merges & Acquisitions)

Role Summary
The Technology M&A Program Manager will serve as the end to end delivery lead for technology integration and separation activities related to the Kenvue acquisition. This role is accountable for ensuring all technology commitments are clearly defined, sequenced, governed, and delivered on time, while managing interdependencies across business, IT, and external partners.
This individual will act as the single point of orchestration across multiple technology workstreams (ERP, Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, HR, Finance, Legal, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure, Security, Integrations), driving disciplined execution, risk management, and executive transparency throughout Day 1, and post close phases.
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Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Delivery
Own the overall technology acquisition program plan, including scope, milestones, dependencies, and critical path
Ensure Day 1 and Post Close Phases technology readiness, coordinating across all impacted platforms and regions
Drive on time, on scope delivery of all committed technology outcomes
Establish and manage integrated master schedules across workstreams
Cross Functional Coordination
Orchestrate delivery across:
o ERP (SAP ECC / S/4HANA)
o Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, HR, Finance, Legal,
o Data & Analytics (Snowflake, Data Lake, reporting)
o Integrations & EDI
o Infrastructure & End User Computing
o Cybersecurity, Identity & Access
o Application separation, TSA, and disposition activities
Act as the primary integration point between IT, business leaders, IMO, Finance, Legal, Security, and external vendors
Align internal teams and system integrators to a single execution rhythm
Governance, Risk & Issue Management
Establish program governance, cadence, and decision forums
Proactively identify delivery risks, resourcing gaps, sequencing conflicts, and trade offs
Drive issue resolution and escalation with clear options and recommendations
Track and manage TSAs, dependencies, and exit criteria
Executive Communication & Transparency
Provide concise, fact based status reporting to senior leadership and ELT
Clearly communicate progress, risks, decisions required, and mitigation plans
Translate complex technical topics into business relevant insights
Support IMO and leadership with read outs, steering materials, and exec updates
Change & Transition Management
Coordinate technology cutovers, transition plans, and stabilization activities
Ensure operational handoff to run the business teams post go live
Capture lessons learned and embed improvements for future M&A activity
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Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management, with direct ownership of large, complex technology programs
Proven experience leading technology workstreams in M&A, divestitures, or large scale integrations
Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscapes (ERP, data platforms, integrations, infrastructure)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams under tight timelines
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Experience working with system integrators and third party vendors
Strong risk management, dependency tracking, and decision facilitation skills
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Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with TSA management, Day 1 / Post Close planning, and separation strategies
Background in data platforms, analytics, or digital transformation
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
Experience operating within an IMO or enterprise PMO model
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Success Measures
Technology Day 1 readiness achieved without business disruption
All committed milestones delivered on or ahead of plan
Clear, proactive risk identification with no late surprises
Strong leadership confidence in technology execution
Smooth transition to steady state operations post acquisition