IT Program Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

- Lead full lifecycle IT integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from due diligence through post-close stabilisation - Develop and refine the Integration Playbook aligned with the Tollgate process - Define integration strategy and detailed plans; manage project scope, timeline, and budget; conduct tollgate reviews - Hire, evaluate, and manage external vendors for specialised IT tasks including ERP migration, application installation, security, and infrastructure - Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT and business units to ensure alignment and execution of integration workstreams - Oversee integration of IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/QAD preferred) - Ensure compliance with data regulations (ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, UK MOD), data privacy (GDPR), and IT security standards throughout the integration process - Implement stakeholder communication and change management plans to support user adoption and minimise disruption - Identify and mitigate integration risks; resolve issues promptly to maintain project momentum - Drive realisation of IT synergies and process improvements post-integration - Utilise bleeding-edge technology to proactively identify and architect visual management dashboards to track KPIs - Own senior leadership communication on all assigned program/project updates - Provide visibility to program/project costs and set up controls to drive cost optimisation - Work across organisational structures and boundaries to achieve best-in-class business results - Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulations