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The IT Senior Project Manager – M&A Technology specializes in leading the technology workstreams of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations from due diligence through post-close integration and closeout. The role ensures scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk are actively managed across IT due diligence, Day 1 readiness, systems and data integration, infrastructure and security consolidation, and application rationalization, and that acquired entities and solutions transition successfully to operations with appropriate change management, training, and support readiness.
Oversees all aspects of assigned IT projects and programs, and takes ownership for ensuring their success
Leads technology workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from pre-deal planning and IT due diligence through Day 1 readiness and post-close integration
Partners with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, HR, Information Security, and Business Line leaders to align technology integration plans with deal objectives, synergy targets, and timelines
Supports IT due diligence by assessing target technology landscapes, applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity posture, contracts, and licensing, and documents key risks, costs, and integration dependencies
Develops integration roadmaps, Day 1 / Day 100 plans, and cutover plans covering identity and access, email and collaboration, networking, end-user devices, applications, and data
Manages technology synergy and one-time integration cost tracking, including application rationalization, vendor consolidation, and contract and license transitions
Coordinates with Information Security and Risk teams to assess and remediate security, privacy, regulatory, and compliance gaps of acquired entities
Manages Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), including IT service scope, dependencies, exit planning, and timely separation or migration activities
Manages integration program governance, including integration management office (IMO) reporting, RAID logs, executive steering committee updates, and cross-workstream dependency tracking
Builds relationships with Business Line leaders, stakeholders, other managers, and within team
Plans and directs the work effort involved with the implementation or upgrade of automated systems
Provides project-based leadership for the justification, planning, implementation, and quality assurance testing of assigned projects
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes project progress
Builds and maintains constructive working relationships with project team members, vendors, and other departments involved with assigned projects
Develops scope documents, statements of work, and other documentation supporting the justification for assigned projects
Works with Business Line / Support Services process sponsors, the internal IT team, various other support groups within BDO USA, LLP, and third-party vendors to ensure that project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis
Leads and directs the work of project teams to ensure project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis
Works with appropriate subject matter experts, establish resource plans, expected level of effort and duration to complete tasks associated with assigned projects
Prepares deliverables-based project plans to ensure the controlled execution of assigned projects and for use by project teams, management, and other parties
Develops appropriate project issues and risk tracking documents
Prepares project status reports for project team members, management, and other parties
Reviews and understands or prepares, as needed, business requirements and objectives documentation in support of overall business needs
Coordinates with appropriate resources to ensure that system rollout communications and training materials are made available as appropriate
Works with technical and support teams to ensure a smooth transition from system implementation to production and ongoing support phases of a system’s lifecycle
Other duties as required
Leads and directs the day-to-day activities of the System Analyst(s), Project Managers, Product Team, and integration workstream leads as needed
Provides performance feedback for Career Advisee(s) throughout the performance year
Serves as a coach/mentor, supporting the career development and performance of Career Advisee(s)
High school diploma or GED, required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred
Six (6) more years of IT experience, required
Experience as an IT Project Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Software Systems Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Technology Support Analyst, or Software Developer, required
Experience leading technology workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or post-merger integrations, required
Experience using a standard project management methodology, required
Experience conducting or supporting IT due diligence and developing Day 1 and integration plans, preferred
Experience leading and directing the work of others in a project-oriented capacity, preferred
Experience with the concepts of Project Programs and Portfolios, preferred
Familiar with a web-based applications environment, preferred
Familiar with relational database concepts, preferred
Previous experience working in a professional services firm, preferred
Experience with TSAs, application rationalization, and IT synergy tracking, preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification, preferred
Certifications such as PMI-ACP, SAFe, ITIL, or M&A integration credentials (e.g., CMAP or similar), preferred
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, preferred
Experience with a project planning application, preferred
Experience managing projects in connection with any of the following, preferred: ServiceNow, Oracle Fusion Cloud, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Planner, DevOps, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft SharePoint
Experience with integration tooling such as Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 tenant migration tools, and integration tracking or IMO platforms, preferred
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Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and in a self-directed capacity
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Strong team-building skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to effectively organize and delegate complex tasks
Ability to develop project plans and accomplish goals based on experience, educated assumptions and limited information
Ability to adapt rapidly to new developments
Familiarity with project ROI techniques (cost/benefit, NPV, IRR, Earned Value metrics)
Ability to facilitate meetings efficiently and effectively
Ability to develop project documentation using diagrams and prose
Knowledge of M&A lifecycle, deal structures, and integration best practices
Ability to assess technology risk, cost, and synergies during due diligence and integration
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential deal information with discretion
Ability to influence and work with executives, deal teams, and external advisors under compressed timelines
Ability to develop project plans and related documentation using diagrams and prose based on customer collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $135,000 - $160,000
Maryland Range: $135,000 - $160,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $135,000 - $160,000
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