IT Program Manager - M&A

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The Woodlands, Texastime type:
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JR100785

The IT Program Manager – M&A is responsible for driving the end-to-end IT integration of acquired companies within Crane’s manufacturing businesses, using Crane’s structured tollgate (stage-gate) process to ensure disciplined execution. As a member of the Global Business Solutions IT team, this leader will plan, execute, and oversee all IT work streams of post-merger integration and carve-out projects – from initial IT due diligence through post-close stabilization – to achieve seamless technology and data integration with minimal business disruption.

The role involves developing and continuously refining Crane’s M&A IT integration playbook, incorporating industry best practices and lessons learned to standardize how future integrations are managed. The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional efforts, hire and manage external vendors for specialized tasks, and ensure that critical areas such as software applications, infrastructure/hardware, data management (with data privacy compliance), and ERP systems (migration or separation) are effectively addressed during integrations.
** Principle Duties:
*** Lead full lifecycle IT integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from due diligence through post-close stabilization.
* Develop and refine the Crane M&A IT Integration Playbook aligned with the Crane Tollgate process.
* Define integration strategy and detailed plans; manage project scope, timeline, and budget; conduct tollgate reviews.
* Hire, evaluate, and manage external vendors for specialized 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 work streams.
* 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 minimize disruption.
* Identify and mitigate integration risks; resolve issues promptly to maintain project momentum.
* Drive realization of IT synergies and process improvements post-integration.
* Utilize bleeding-edge technology to proactively identify and architect visual management dashboards to track KPIs.
** Essential Qualifications /

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum 5+ years of experience leading IT integration projects in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems and architecture, including ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD preferred).
* Experience managing cross-functional global teams and third-party vendors.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Proven expertise in both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies for software development.
* Experience leading/working with remote/global teams and managing vendors.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience engaging with/presenting to senior executive leadership.
* Demonstrated ability to lead results-oriented teams while promoting an environment that fosters creativity, transparency, and accountability.
** Desirable Qualifications /

Experience:

*** Advanced degree (MBA/MS) in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
* PMP certification.
* Experience with ERP migrations or carve-outs in M&A contexts.
* Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
* Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, Power BI, and collaboration tools.
** Key expectations from the Business:
*** Experience presenting to senior leadership and managing change initiatives.
* Team player – able to work in a matrix organization
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written
* Must be…