M&A Project/Program Managers (SME Level)

As an experienced Project/Program Manager with a specialization in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), you will be responsible for leading technology integration initiatives across infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, and enterprise systems. Your role will involve coordinating complex, cross-functional workstreams, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance alignment, and driving execution during critical M&A transition periods. Your exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills will be crucial in delivering seamless integration across IT and business operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Lead end-to-end M&A technology integration programs, including infrastructure consolidation, cyber compliance readiness, and cloud migration planning. - Manage project lifecycle activities: scope definition, planning, resource allocation, execution, risk mitigation, and delivery. - Collaborate with IT, Security, Legal, Procurement, and Business stakeholders to assess and align system architecture, security controls, and compliance frameworks during integrations. - Oversee contracting and licensing activities, ensuring proper vendor management and cost optimization during technology transitions. - Drive cloud strategy and implementation efforts to align with enterprise modernization and security standards. - Partner with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure all integrations meet regulatory and internal audit requirements. - Develop detailed project plans, dashboards, and status reports to communicate progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership. - Facilitate change management and ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and post-merger operational stability. - Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and IT governance processes throughout project execution. - Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, maintaining focus on strategic objectives and business outcomes. Qualifications: - 10+ years of experience in Program/Project Management, with at least 5 years focused on M&A technology integrations. - Proven experience managing cross-functional integration programs spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, contracting, and implementation. - Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance frameworks, and data security standards. - Demonstrated success leading post-merger integration (PMI) initiatives across enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and network environments. - Experience working with CIO, CISO, and Business Transformation teams on due diligence and integration planning. - PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment aligned to East Coast hours.,