IT Integration Manager; Mergers & Acquisitions

Position: IT Integration Manager (Mergers & Acquisitions)

IT Integration Manager (Mergers & Acquisitions)

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PKF O’Connor Davies is a top‑ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long‑term relationships built on trust and integrity.

At PKF O’Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We invest in our team’s growth, offer flexibility, and support work–life balance.

Locations

Boston, MA;
Woburn, MA;
Providence, RI or CT (Stamford, Shelton or Wethersfield)

Overview

The IT Integration Manager (M&A) leads the planning, coordination, and execution of all IT‑related integration activities when a new firm or business unit merges with or joins the organization. The role ensures technology systems, infrastructure, and services are aligned with the firm’s standards, security policies, and strategic objectives. The manager acts as the central liaison between corporate IT, acquired firm leadership, and business stakeholders to deliver smooth, timely integration with minimal disruption.

Essential

Duties Integration Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development of IT integration plans and roadmaps for newly acquired or merged firms.
• Conduct comprehensive IT due diligence assessments to identify integration risks, dependencies, and technical debt.
• Define target‑state architecture and transition strategies in collaboration with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Establish and manage integration budgets, timelines, and key performance metrics.

Execution & Delivery

• Coordinate all technical work streams – network connectivity, infrastructure, identity and access management, security, collaboration tools, and application migrations.
• Oversee data migration, directory integration, and email/domain consolidation activities.
• Manage vendor and third‑party relationships involved in the integration process.
• Ensure change management, communication, and user adoption plans are effectively executed.

Governance & Risk Management

• Enforce firm IT standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory compliance requirements throughout the integration lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technology and operational risks early in the project.
• Document lessons learned and continuously improve integration methodologies and playbooks.

Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as the IT liaison between firm leadership, finance, HR, legal, and operations teams during merger integration.
• Provide regular reporting and executive updates on integration progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Build trusted relationships with incoming firm IT personnel and guide them through transition to the firm’s technology ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 7–10 years of experience in IT project management, infrastructure, or enterprise systems.
• Minimum 3 years in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) IT integration, enterprise transformation, or post‑merger integration role.
• Proven experience coordinating cross‑functional IT teams across multiple domains (infrastructure, security, applications, collaboration, etc.).

Technical Proficiency In

• Microsoft 365 / Azure AD tenant mergers
• Network and infrastructure integration
• Identity and access management
• Data migration and systems consolidation
• Security and compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• PMP, ITIL, or similar project management certification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities under tight timelines.
• Experience with integration playbooks or M&A frameworks (e.g., Day 1 readiness, 100‑day plans).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent integrations and prioritize effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

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