Director of IT Integration - M&A

Allied Universal • Irvine, CA

1d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal® is hiring a Director of IT Integration. The Director of IT Integration will be responsible for leading all technical aspects of the merger and acquisition (M&A) lifecycle across multiple, simultaneous deals. The Director will have influence and accountability, partnering with executive sponsors and senior leadership in the design, prioritization, and execution of key activities throughout the lifecycle of the deal.
This role offers the opportunity to lead complex IT integrations that are central to Allied Universal’s growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions.
Lead infrastructure‑focused IT integrations across multiple concurrent M&A transactions
Own end‑to-end integration programs with visibility and interaction at the executive level
Drive Day 1 and post‑close integration outcomes where systems and infrastructure decisions have direct business impact
The Director of IT Integration will be based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine, CA.

Requirements

• Must possess one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• Associate’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in a corporate development or M&A integration function in technology
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in a corporate development or M&A integration function in technology
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a corporate development or M&A integration function in technology
• Experience working in corporate development, integration strategy, or corporate operations for a publicly traded company or relevant integration consulting experience
• Prior experience supporting, designing, or managing IT infrastructure environments (e.g., servers, networks, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in process development and documentation for business processes
• Hardware, software, and basic networking industry experience
• Command knowledge of end-to-end corporate development activities and proven track record to facilitate sophisticated and time sensitive decisions
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly interfacing with senior professionals; highly collaborative
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and acquisitions simultaneously, executing against both individually as well as broader strategic initiatives
• Strong understanding of business processes, IT areas, and technologies
• Conversant with project management concepts, methodologies and tools
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, while having strong attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• IT system design and documentation experience
• Business process transformation experience

Responsibilities

• Active participant in diligence of target/selling company to design and lead integration planning in alignment with the overall business strategy
• Build and lead a holistic integration plan in partnership with the Corporate Strategy team, the Executive Sponsor, and functional leaders to achieve the deal’s strategic imperatives
• Direct small to large cross-functional teams through diligence, budget planning, integration planning, and execution of IT and business integration activities
• Engage in vendor negotiations to merge or cancel IT hardware, software, and service contracts as part of integration execution
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of systems, research products, services, and standards, and deliver effective IT solutions
• Develop and track acquisition key performance metrics tied to transaction value drivers and synergy plans
• Serve as a strategic advisor to integration program and project managers, resolving program challenges and supporting new integration initiatives
• Act as a bridge between business and IT, facilitating communication, capturing M&A integration dependencies, and interacting effectively with both project teams and executives

Benefits

• Pay: $115,000 - $135,000 base salary with a 20% annual bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level