Lead, IT Integration (12-month contract)

Quarterhill•Frisco, TX

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic IT Integration Lead to spearhead the technology integration lifecycle for our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities. In this role, you will act as the bridge between corporate strategy and technical execution - driving the assessment, planning, and seamless integration of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, data assets, and cybersecurity postures of acquired companies.

Requirements

6+ years of total experience in IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, or program management, with at least 3–4 years specifically focused on M&A IT integrations and carve-outs.
Strong foundational knowledge across multiple domains: Cloud (Azure/GCP/OCI), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Enterprise Applications (NetSuite), and modern networking/security.
Proven track record of managing complex, high-visibility cross-functional tech projects under tight, immovable deal timelines.
Experience building integration budgets, evaluating TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and quantifying tech synergies.
Exceptional executive-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, ITIL, or relevant cloud/security certifications.
Direct experience handling post-merger integration (PMI) for private equity-backed portfolios or high-growth public companies.

Responsibilities

Lead technical due diligence for prospective M&A targets, evaluating their IT infrastructure, tech stacks, software license inventories, technical debt, and cybersecurity risks.
Develop comprehensive, phased IT integration plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with corporate deal value drivers and synergy goals.
Oversee the consolidation or migration of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS), cloud environments, identity management systems (Okta/Active Directory), and communication tools.
Collaborate closely with executive leadership, corporate development teams, external acquired leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment.
Align the acquired entity's security posture, compliance standards (SOC 2, PCI, GDPR), and data governance frameworks with enterprise policies.
Direct secure data migration strategies, ensuring minimal data loss, high data integrity, and strict adherence to privacy regulations.
Establish hypercare support structures post-day-one/day-two, transition steady-state operations to internal IT teams, and document lessons learned to optimize future playbooks.