We are seeking an
IT Program Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of all technology integration activities for mergers and acquisitions. This role operates as the central program leader across due diligence, integration planning, execution, and post-close stabilization, ensuring seamless onboarding of acquired entities into the Verdantas environment.
What You'll Do:- Own and drive the full lifecycle of M&A IT integration projects from due diligence through post-close execution
- Translate acquisition timelines into structured integration roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables
- Act as the primary integration lead and point of contact for acquired (legacy) organizations
- Coordinates across multiple workstream teams (infrastructure, applications, security, data, etc.) of implementation specialists responsible for installing and deploying technical systems, software, hardware, or solutions
- Manage a portfolio of concurrent M&A integrations, often with overlapping timelines and dependencies, and ensure they are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and meet expectations
- Monitor program progress and performance, proactively identify and mitigate integration risks and execution gaps,
- Troubleshoots and recommends solutions to escalated client issues or challenges that occur during or after integrations
- Facilitate intake, due diligence inputs, and requirements gathering with incoming organizations as needed
- Drive go-live readiness and cutover coordination, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
- Serve as the primary liaison between Verdantas and acquired firms during integration
- Partner with DPMO leadership to define and mature the end-to-end M&A integration operating model
- Develop and standardize integration playbooks, intake forms, and due diligence templates, communication templates, and workflow automation (ServiceNow / SPM alignment)
- Collaborate with project managers and team members to ensure alignment and integration of project activities
- Communicate program status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders and senior management
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards
- Facilitate program meetings and workshops to drive collaboration and decision-making
- Conduct program evaluations and post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement
- Operate as program lead over supporting Project Managers and extended teams
- Delegate execution-level tasks while maintaining overall program accountability
- Oversee and support onboarding and mentoring of Project Managers and offshore (VISTA) integration resources
What You'll Bring:- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years of experience in program and project management, preferably in IT or digital transformation
- Proven experience leading M&A integrations, complex system migrations, or enterprise transformations
- Ability to manage multiple complex and concurrent projects in a fast-paced acquisition environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve program issues
- Precision in monitoring program progress and maintaining documentation
Salary Range:$150,000-$155,000
Benefits:- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
