Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Integration Program Manager to lead the technology transition efforts during new office launches, company acquisitions, and expansions. This role is vital in ensuring a smooth, efficient, and secure integration of IT systems and infrastructure, aligning technology with the organization’s broader strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management capabilities and a deep understanding of IT operations within high-growth environments. This position may also support other enterprise-wide IT initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Acquisition Assessments:

• Evaluate the existing IT environment of incoming entities, including infrastructure, systems, and applications.
• Identify potential risks, gaps, and integration opportunities.

2. Integration Strategy & Planning:

• Design detailed IT integration roadmaps that outline steps, resources, timelines, and success metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align IT strategy with operational goals.

3. Data Transition & Security:

• Oversee secure migration of data, ensuring integrity, availability, and confidentiality throughout the process.
• Coordinate backups and validation procedures to ensure seamless transitions.

4. System Alignment & Standardization:

• Review system compatibility between legacy and target environments.
• Develop and implement integration solutions to optimize performance and minimize disruption.

5. Stakeholder Communication:

• Provide consistent updates to internal stakeholders through written reports and presentations.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, business units, and external vendors.

6. Risk & Issue Management:

• Proactively identify risks and formulate mitigation strategies.
• Develop contingency plans to handle unexpected technical or operational challenges.

7. Compliance & Regulatory Coordination:

• Ensure all IT transition activities are aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to address jurisdictional nuances.

8. Training & Change Management:

• Coordinate training sessions and early support efforts to help staff adapt to new systems.
• Track and prioritize user issues, working with relevant teams to resolve them quickly.

9. Onsite Integration Leadership:

• Serve as the onsite lead during deployments, guiding vendors and internal teams through the execution phase.
• Participate in onsite due diligence when evaluating potential acquisitions.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in IT project or program management.
• Demonstrated success managing IT transitions during mergers, acquisitions, or similar high-impact initiatives.
• Broad knowledge of infrastructure, networks, end-user devices, enterprise software, and integration best practices.

Technical Proficiency:

• Skilled in project management frameworks and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, MS Project, Jira).