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Job#: 3032384
Job Description:
Senior Program Manager - IT Divestiture
Location: Hybrid (US-based; Houston or DC preferred)
Engagement: Contract through 2027
Work Model: Global, flexible hours (US / UK / Australia)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the entire IT workstream for a large-scale global divestiture, separating into two independent companies. This role has full ownership of IT program execution, including standing up a new IT organization, managing multiple project managers and workstreams, and ensuring safe, disciplined delivery across all technology domains.
This individual serves as the single point of accountability for IT program operations throughout the divestiture lifecycle and works closely with executives, business leaders, and technical teams to deliver a successful separation.
Key Responsibilities
Must-Have Experience
Leadership & Delivery
Technical Acumen
Global Operating Model
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Senior Program Manager - IT Divestiture
Location: Hybrid (US-based; Houston or DC preferred)
Engagement: Contract through 2027
Work Model: Global, flexible hours (US / UK / Australia)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the entire IT workstream for a large-scale global divestiture, separating into two independent companies. This role has full ownership of IT program execution, including standing up a new IT organization, managing multiple project managers and workstreams, and ensuring safe, disciplined delivery across all technology domains.
This individual serves as the single point of accountability for IT program operations throughout the divestiture lifecycle and works closely with executives, business leaders, and technical teams to deliver a successful separation.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and lead the end-to-end IT divestiture program for the separation
- Establish and execute the IT roadmap, governance model, and delivery cadence
- Stand up the new IT organization, including operating model, governance, and processes
- Manage and coordinate multiple Project Managers and IT workstream leads
- Oversee all IT domains, including infrastructure, applications, identity, security, network, data, and operations
- Drive dependency management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution across both organizations during coexistence
- Provide clear, executive-level reporting on status, risks, and readiness
- Partner with business, legal, HR, finance, security, and external vendors to ensure alignment and compliance
Must-Have Experience
- 10 years of enterprise IT program management experience
- Direct, hands-on experience leading global IT divestitures or carve-outs (required)
- Proven success managing large, complex, multi-workstream programs
- Experience standing up or operating a new IT organization or operating model
Leadership & Delivery
- Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor other PMs and workstream leads
- Strong execution discipline with the confidence to drive decisions and accountability
- Executive-level communicator with the ability to translate IT risk into business impact
Technical Acumen
- Broad understanding of enterprise IT landscapes (applications, infrastructure, identity, security, integrations)
- Technically credible with architects and engineers (not a hands-on implementation role)
Global Operating Model
- Experience running programs across multiple regions and time zones
- Flexible schedule to support US, UK, and Australia stakeholders
- Willingness to travel periodically for key workshops or leadership sessions
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.