IT Program Manager : 26-01198

Primary Skills: M&A Integration (Expert), Cross-Domain (Expert), Enterprise Systems (Expert), Governance (Expert), Independent Execution (Expert)Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 3+ Months Location: Santa Clara, CAPay Range: $120 - $125 on W2Job Summary: Lead IT program execution for M&A integrations, owning integrated program plans, and driving integration readiness.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IT program execution for M&A integrations across assigned business domains.
• Own integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Drive integration readiness within assigned domains.
• Translate integration strategy into executable IT scope and delivery plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies to ensure smooth execution.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience leading IT workstreams for acquisitions.
• Strong ability to manage complex interdependencies across functions.
• Experience coordinating integrations across enterprise systems.

Industry/Education Experience: Job Description: Duties:

• Lead IT program execution for M&A integrations across assigned business domains, which may include Go-To-Market, Customer Support/Success, Infrastructure, Data, AI, Finance, HR, or Legal.
• Own integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks for assigned M&A workstreams, spanning pre-close readiness, execution, and post-close integration.
• Drive integration readiness within assigned domains, ensuring system access, data availability, reporting continuity, and business-critical workflows are operational.
• Translate integration strategy and business requirements into executable IT scope, sequencing, and delivery plans for assigned domains.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies across IT, business teams, and vendors to ensure smooth execution on aggressive timelines.
• Ensure business continuity while supporting system migrations, data integrations, platform consolidation, and target-state transitions.
• Provide clear, execution-focused status reporting, risk visibility, and escalation for assigned workstreams.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for issue resolution and delivery outcomes within assigned domains.

Skills:

• M&A Integration Program Delivery: Proven experience leading IT workstreams for acquisitions, including pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, and post-close integration within one or more enterprise domains.
• Cross-Domain Execution & Dependency Management: Strong ability to manage complex interdependencies across GTM, CX/Support, Infrastructure, Data, AI, and G&A functions in fast-paced integration environments.
• Enterprise Platforms & Technology Acumen: Experience coordinating integrations across CRM, customer support platforms, data and analytics stacks, infrastructure, and core enterprise systems.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management: Ability to drive execution through structured governance, provide executive-ready updates, and facilitate timely decisions across IT and business stakeholders.
• Hands-On, Independent Execution: Comfortable operating as a contractor in ambiguous environments, proactively identifying risks, driving resolution, and maintaining momentum under tight timelines.

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