IT Program Manager - M&A

Crane Company•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead full lifecycle IT integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from due diligence through post-close stabilization. Develop and refine the Crane M&A IT Integration Playbook aligned with the Crane Tollgate process. Define integration strategy and detailed plans; manage project scope, timeline, and budget; conduct tollgate reviews. Hire, evaluate, and manage external vendors for specialized IT tasks including ERP migration, Application installation, Security and Infrastructure. Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT and business units to ensure alignment and execution of integration workstreams. Oversee integration of IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/QAD preferred). Ensure compliance with data regulations (ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, UK MOD), data privacy (GDPR) and IT security standards throughout the integration process. Implement stakeholder communication and change management plans to support user adoption and minimize disruption. Identify and mitigate integration risks; resolve issues promptly to maintain project momentum. Drive realization of IT synergies and process improvements post-integration. Utilize bleeding-edge technology to proactively identify and architect visual management dashboards to track KPIs. Own senior leadership communication on all assigned program/project updates. Provide visibility to program/project costs and set up controls to drive cost optimization. Work across organizational structures and boundaries to achieve best-in-class business results. Prescribe and doggedly follow CBS processes and toolkits to achieve operational excellence. Follow project charge from IT Leadership. Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years of experience leading IT integration projects in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems and architecture, including ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD preferred).
Experience managing cross-functional global teams and third-party vendors.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven expertise in both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies for software development.
Experience leading/working with remote/global teams and managing vendors.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience engaging with/presenting to senior executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead results-oriented teams while promoting an environment that fosters creativity, transparency, and accountability.
Experience presenting to senior leadership and managing change initiatives.
Team player – able to work in a matrix organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written
Must be willing to travel to domestic/international Crane or customer locations, with up to 25% travel at peak times.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA/MS) in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
PMP certification.
Experience with ERP migrations or carve-outs in M&A contexts.
Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, Power BI, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle IT integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from due diligence through post-close stabilization.
Develop and refine the Crane M&A IT Integration Playbook aligned with the Crane Tollgate process.
Define integration strategy and detailed plans; manage project scope, timeline, and budget; conduct tollgate reviews.
Hire, evaluate, and manage external vendors for specialized IT tasks including ERP migration, Application installation, Security and Infrastructure.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT and business units to ensure alignment and execution of integration workstreams.
Oversee integration of IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/QAD preferred).
Ensure compliance with data regulations (ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, UK MOD), data privacy (GDPR) and IT security standards throughout the integration process.
Implement stakeholder communication and change management plans to support user adoption and minimize disruption.
Identify and mitigate integration risks; resolve issues promptly to maintain project momentum.
Drive realization of IT synergies and process improvements post-integration.
Utilize bleeding-edge technology to proactively identify and architect visual management dashboards to track KPIs.
Own senior leadership communication on all assigned program/project updates.
Provide visibility to program/project costs and set up controls to drive cost optimization.
Work across organizational structures and boundaries to achieve best-in-class business results.
Prescribe and doggedly follow CBS processes and toolkits to achieve operational excellence.
Follow project charge from IT Leadership.
Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulations.