What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of IT Integrations & Acquisitions (Infor CSD Required) position at Paradigm Group?
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Job Title: VP of IT Integrations & Acquisitions
Location: Houston, TX or Dallas / Fort Worth area
Schedule: 3 days onsite (30-40% travel domestically)
Reports To: CIO
Position Type: Fulltime
Company Description: Industrial Distribution
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Required: Demonstrated experience with Infor Cloud Suite Distribution (CSD) and similar ERP platforms, including hands-on involvement in system unification projects.
Summary / Position Purpose:
The VP of Integrations and Acquisitions is a strategic IT leader responsible for orchestrating enterprise-wide integration initiatives, including ERP migrations and post-merger technology alignment. This role oversees the Training, PMO, and Business Analyst teams, ensuring that methodologies are standardized, scalable, and aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in IT integration strategy, operational execution, contract negotiation, and cross-functional leadership across complex environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Integration & Acquisition Leadership
Lead end-to-end IT integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring seamless transition of systems, data, and processes.
Required: Demonstrated experience with Infor Cloud Suite Distribution (CSD) and similar ERP platforms, including hands-on involvement in system unification projects.
Must have led ERP modification or new installation initiatives, serving as the primary project lead or integration point of contact.
Develop and execute integration playbooks, timelines, and KPIs for ERP and other enterprise platforms.
Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Operations to align systems and workflows post-acquisition.
Lead integrations agenda, foster forward-thinking solutions.
Develop/execute strategies for seamless integration of acquisitions, joint ventures, and technology upgrades.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align strategies with business objectives.
ERP Migration Oversight
Serve as project leader for ERP migration projects, ensuring alignment with business continuity, scalability, and compliance.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to manage selection, implementation, and change management.
Methodology & Governance
Establish and enforce standardized methodologies across PMO, BA, and Training teams.
Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, lessons learned, and process audits.
Adhere to SOX, ISO, and other relevant certifications/methodologies/standards.
Process Improvement
Assess/streamline business processes for efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
Identify emerging trends/technologies to enhance products/services/operations.
Drive cross-functional innovation initiatives from ideation to implementation.
Encourage adoption of new technologies and business models. Team Leadership
Direct and mentor leaders of the PMO, Business Analyst, and Training functions.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ensure resource planning, career development, and succession planning are in place.
Build/lead high-performing team, foster innovation/collaboration/accountability.
Provide mentorship and development opportunities.
Collaborate across departments.
Risk Management
Identify/mitigate risks in integrations.
Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, policies.
Strategic Planning & Reporting
Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for integration and acquisition initiatives.
Present regular updates to executive leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes.
Own budget planning, ROI, and forecasting for integration-related activities.
Negotiate contracts and maintain vendor relationships.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in business administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field (MBA/advanced degree preferred).
10 years progressive experience in business integration or related field.
Proven track record in mergers/acquisitions integration.
Experience driving adoption across functions/geographies.
Strong strategic thinking/leadership.
Deep understanding of technology trends and enterprise applications.
Excellent project management, communication, negotiation skills.
Ability to lead diverse and distributed teams.
Familiarity with change management/process improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Successful execution of integration strategies within timelines and budget.
Adoption of new platforms/technologies driving growth/efficiency.
Achievement of synergy targets post-merger.
Continuous process improvement/cost reduction.
Employee engagement/retention.