IT Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Department: Information Technology (IT) / Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Reports To: M&A Program Manager or VP/Director of IT Integration

Job Summary:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the integration of IT systems and technologies during M&A activities, ensuring alignment between the acquiring and acquired company’s IT infrastructure, applications, and security protocols. This role requires a strong understanding of IT project management within the context of M&A, focusing on seamless integration and minimizing operational disruptions. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing IT integrations in M&A and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Integration Planning & Coordination: Develop and execute detailed IT integration plans, addressing application integration, infrastructure alignment, and data migration to ensure a seamless transition.

  • Systems Assessment & Gap Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments of both companies’ IT environments to identify compatibility gaps, potential risks, and integration opportunities.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with IT leadership, cybersecurity teams, and cross-functional departments to ensure technology alignment with overall integration goals.

  • Project Management: Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to achieve integration milestones within set deadlines.

  • Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues that could impact the IT integration’s success.

  • Data Migration & Security: Manage data migration and integration of databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data security standards throughout the transition.

  • Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor IT system performance during and after integration, identifying opportunities for optimization and ensuring that systems operate effectively post-integration.

  • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare integration status reports and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes, lessons learned, and outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, or related preferred).

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT project management, with specific experience in M&A IT integrations.

  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, data migration, and cybersecurity best practices.

  • Proven experience managing complex IT projects with a focus on system integration and data security.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic and analytical thinking with a problem-solving approach.

  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail.

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic M&A environment.

  • Proficiency in project management software and IT integration tools.

  • High level of technical expertise with the ability to guide and mentor IT teams.