IT Program Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

IT Program Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions

Lead the charge on complex, large-scale IT integrations and organizational change. As an IT Program Manager for M&A, you will navigate organizational complexity to define solution visions, define and execute integration roadmaps, and bridge cultural gaps during critical acquisitions. Operating as a senior delivery leader (Program Manager, RTE, STE), you will drive strategic alignment, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure seamless transitions that maximize business value.

• Strategic Delivery & Scope:
  Define, manage, and execute the scope and delivery roadmaps for highly complex, cross‑domain M&A IT initiatives
• Stakeholder Alignment:
  Build and navigate complex stakeholder networks, influencing senior management and resolving conflicts to drive consensus across boundaries
• Agile Leadership & Optimization:
  Champion Agile best practices and innovative delivery frameworks to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and elevate team efficiency
• Cultural Integration:
  Successfully bridge cultural gaps between Roche and acquired companies, fostering collaboration and mentoring teams through complex transitions
• Financial/Vendor Management:
  Experience building and managing complex IT budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, and overseeing third‑party integration teams

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. (MBA, PMP, PgMP certifications are highly preferred)
• 12+ years of senior‑level program/project management, with a proven track record leading IT M&A integrations, global rollouts, and large‑scale delivery programs
• Deep expertise in SDLC lifecycle, Agile frameworks, advanced analytics for complex problem‑solving, and aligning IT delivery with broader market trends and business strategies
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills, backed by a strong capability to coach and mentor less experienced professionals. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional, globally distributed teams within a highly matrixed organization

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indianapolis, IN is between $118,700 - $220,400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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