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The Judge Group

M&A IT Program Manager (Chicago)

The Judge Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About the Role As an

IT M&A Program Manager , you will lead the planning and execution of complex merger and acquisition initiatives across the enterprise. Youll manage a portfolio of 10+ integration projects involving software application migrations, data migrations, system consolidations, and organizational change. This role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and a strong ability to drive outcomes in a dynamic environment. The

Program Manager

will oversee the

Classic Apps Workstream

and be responsible for migrating and integrating on-prem applications to a new cloud environment. Responsibilities Drive Integration Strategy:

Partner with senior leadership to define and execute IT integration strategies that align with business objectives. Lead Program Execution:

Manage end-to-end delivery of M&A programs across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and KPIs. Manage Stakeholders:

Serve as the primary point of contact between IT and business units, ensuring clear communication and expectation management. Mitigate Risks:

Identify and manage risks related to data security, compliance, and integration complexity. Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams:

Lead virtual and cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery. Monitor Performance:

Establish frameworks to track deliverables, report on program health, and escalate issues as needed. Enable Change Management:

Collaborate with Change Management and Communications teams to ensure people, process, and technology impacts are addressed. Optimize Post-Merger Value:

Identify opportunities to enhance systems and processes post-integration for long-term value creation. Minimum Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree preferred. Certifications:

PMP and/or PgMP preferred. Experience: 10+ years of IT-centric project and program management experience. Proven success managing M&A programs with 10+ concurrent projects. Strong background in vendor management, budgeting, and reporting. Experience with complex software application migrations, data migrations and system integrations. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and foster collaboration across teams. Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Preferred Qualifications Background in process architecture, business analysis, and organizational change management. Experience in insurance or financial services industries. Familiarity with enterprise IT systems and integration tools.