Primary Skills: M&A Integration (Expert), Cross-Domain (Expert), Enterprise Systems (Expert), Governance (Expert), Independent Execution (Expert)
Contract Type: W2 Only
Duration: 3+ Months
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Pay Range: $120 - $125 per hour on W2
Job Summary:
Lead IT program execution for M&A integrations, owning integrated program plans, and driving integration readiness.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead IT program execution for M&A integrations across assigned business domains.
- Own integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
- Drive integration readiness within assigned domains.
- Translate integration strategy into executable IT scope and delivery plans.
- Coordinate cross-functional dependencies to ensure smooth execution.
Must-Have Skills:- Proven experience leading IT workstreams for acquisitions.
- Strong ability to manage complex interdependencies across functions.
- Experience coordinating integrations across enterprise systems.
Industry/Education Experience: Job Description: Duties:- Lead IT program execution for M&A integrations across assigned business domains, which may include Go-To-Market, Customer Support/Success, Infrastructure, Data, AI, Finance, HR, or Legal.
- Own integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks for assigned M&A workstreams, spanning pre-close readiness, execution, and post-close integration.
- Drive integration readiness within assigned domains, ensuring system access, data availability, reporting continuity, and business-critical workflows are operational.
- Translate integration strategy and business requirements into executable IT scope, sequencing, and delivery plans for assigned domains.
- Coordinate cross-functional dependencies across IT, business teams, and vendors to ensure smooth execution on aggressive timelines.
- Ensure business continuity while supporting system migrations, data integrations, platform consolidation, and target-state transitions.
- Provide clear, execution-focused status reporting, risk visibility, and escalation for assigned workstreams.
- Act as the primary point of accountability for issue resolution and delivery outcomes within assigned domains.
Skills:- M&A Integration Program Delivery: Proven experience leading IT workstreams for acquisitions, including pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, and post-close integration within one or more enterprise domains.
- Cross-Domain Execution & Dependency Management: Strong ability to manage complex interdependencies across GTM, CX/Support, Infrastructure, Data, AI, and G&A functions in fast-paced integration environments.
- Enterprise Platforms & Technology Acumen: Experience coordinating integrations across CRM, customer support platforms, data and analytics stacks, infrastructure, and core enterprise systems.
- Governance & Stakeholder Management: Ability to drive execution through structured governance, provide executive-ready updates, and facilitate timely decisions across IT and business stakeholders.
- Hands-On, Independent Execution: Comfortable operating as a contractor in ambiguous environments, proactively identifying risks, driving resolution, and maintaining momentum under tight timelines.
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