Lead, IT Integration

We are seeking an experienced and strategic IT Integration Lead to spearhead the technology integration lifecycle for our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities. In this role, you will act as the bridge between corporate strategy and technical execution - driving the assessment, planning, and seamless integration of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, data assets, and cybersecurity postures of acquired companies.

• Due Diligence & Assessment: Lead technical due diligence for prospective M&A targets, evaluating their IT infrastructure, tech stacks, software license inventories, technical debt, and cybersecurity risks.
• Integration Strategy &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Develop comprehensive, phased IT integration plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with corporate deal value drivers and synergy goals.
• Systems & Infrastructure Integration: Oversee the consolidation or migration of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS), cloud environments, identity management systems (Okta/Active Directory), and communication tools.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with executive leadership, corporate development teams, external acquired leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Risk & Security Harmonization: Align the acquired entity's security posture, compliance standards (SOC 2, PCI, GDPR), and data governance frameworks with enterprise policies.
• Data Migration & Governance: Direct secure data migration strategies, ensuring minimal data loss, high data integrity, and strict adherence to privacy regulations.
• Post-Integration Support & Optimization: Establish hypercare support structures post-day-one/day-two, transition steady-state operations to internal IT teams, and document lessons learned to optimize future playbooks.

This list of responsibilities might not cover everything you'll end up doing.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 6+ years of total experience in IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, or program management, with at least 3–4 years specifically focused on M&A IT integrations and carve-outs
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• Technical Breadth: Strong foundational knowledge across multiple domains:
  Cloud (Azure/GCP/OCI), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Enterprise Applications (Net Suite), and modern networking/security.
• Project & Program Management: Proven track record of managing complex, high-visibility cross-functional tech projects under tight, immovable deal timelines.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Experience building integration budgets, evaluating TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and quantifying tech synergies.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional executive-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, ITIL, or relevant cloud/security certifications.
• Direct experience handling post-merger integration (PMI) for private equity-backed portfolios or high-growth public companies.