IT M&A Project Manager

4-5 days onsite in Houston, TX

Long term contract with possibility to go FTE

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and execute pre & post‑merger integration initiatives. This role is instrumental in ensuring acquired businesses are integrated efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with strategic, operational, and technology objectives.

The role functions as a core member of the Integration Management Office (IMO), supporting integration, governance, coordination, and execution across multiple workstreams and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

IMO & M&A Integration Leadership

• Serve as a dedicated project manager within the Integration Management Office (IMO), supporting the governance and execution of M&A integrations
• Lead end‑to‑end project management for post‑merger integrations, from pre‑close planning through post‑close execution and stabilization
• Partner with IMO leadership to ensure integration efforts align to deal objectives, synergy targets, and organizations integration playbooks
• Support standardization of integration approaches, reporting, and governance across acquisitions

Project & Program Management

• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource plans across multiple functional workstreams
• Apply Enterprise PMO & IMO methodologies, tools, and controls to integration initiatives
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies across concurrent integrations
• Facilitate IMO and integration‑related forums, including workstream reviews, risk reviews, and executive steering committees
• Prepare and deliver concise, executive‑ready status reporting and dashboards

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as a central coordination point between IMO leadership, internal functional teams, and acquired‑company stakeholders
• Partner closely with IT leadership on systems, infrastructure, application, and data integration initiatives
• Collaborate with the business functions to ensure coordinated integration planning and execution
• Ensure integration decisions and dependencies are captured, tracked, and communicated effectively

Stakeholder Communication & Change Management

• Develop and execute integration communication plans in coordination with the IMO
• Facilitate planning workshops, kickoff sessions, and retrospectives with cross‑functional teams
• Promote alignment, accountability, and proactive issue resolution across diverse stakeholder groups
• Support change management efforts to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and operating models

Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned from integration activities and contribute to enhancements of IMO frameworks, tools, and integration playbooks
• Support ongoing maturity of the IMO in partnership with the VP of Information Technology & Enterprise PMO

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7 years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading M&A integration efforts, including pre‑close and post‑close activities
• Working knowledge of Integration Management Office (IMO) models and governance structures
• Strong understanding of the M&A lifecycle, integration strategies, and common risks and challenges
• Proficiency with enterprise project management and collaboration tools
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 35%

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PMI‑ACP, or equivalent certification preferred
• Strong experience with management of PM tools (Smartsheet, TEAMS, Excel)
• Experience working within an Enterprise PMO and/or Integration Management Office
• Background working as a consultant or in a contract‑based delivery model
• Familiarity with IT systems integration, data migration, application rationalization, and infrastructure consolidation

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills
• Executive‑level communication and reporting capability
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in growth‑oriented, acquisition‑driven environments
• Collaborative, results‑oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
• High emotional intelligence and change leadership capability