IT Project Manager - M&A Integration

Job Title: IT Project Manager - M&A Integration

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite) / Remote
Experience Required: 6-8 Years

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration to lead technology integration initiatives during acquisitions. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing application migration efforts, and ensuring smooth technology integration across business units.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise integration projects, application migration strategies, and stakeholder communication within complex IT environments .

Key Responsibilities

M&A Integration Program Management

• Lead and manage IT integration projects related to mergers and acquisitions .

• Coordinate integration activities across business units, IT teams, and acquired organizations .

• Develop and manage integration roadmaps for applications and systems .

Application Integration & Migration

• Work with application owners and technical teams to estimate timelines and resources for application migration .

• Define migration strategies and integration requirements aligned with the overall M&A integration program.

• Ensure successful migration and integration of critical business applications .

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Manage relationships with corporate IT teams, divisional stakeholders, and newly acquired organizations .

• Provide clear communication regarding how integration activities impact business operations .

• Act as the central point of coordination across business and technical teams.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Manage project deliverables and ensure adherence to project timelines and integration milestones .

• Provide weekly executive summaries and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with application integration and migration.

Required Skills

• 6-8 years of experience in IT Project Management .

• Experience managing Merger & Acquisition (M&A) integration projects .

• Strong understanding of application migration and integration strategies .

• Experience working with enterprise IT environments and cross-functional teams .

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills .

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously .

Core Competencies

M&A Integration | IT Project Management | Application Migration | Enterprise Integration | Stakeholder Management | Project Governance | Business & IT Alignment