IT Program Manager - M&A

Crane Company • The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

The IT Program Manager – M&A is responsible for driving the end-to-end IT integration of acquired companies within Crane’s manufacturing businesses, using Crane’s structured tollgate (stage-gate) process to ensure disciplined execution. As a member of the Global Business Solutions IT team, this leader will plan, execute, and oversee all IT workstreams of post-merger integration and carve-out projects – from initial IT due diligence through post-close stabilization – to achieve seamless technology and data integration with minimal business disruption. The role involves developing and continuously refining Crane’s M&A IT integration playbook, incorporating industry best practices and lessons learned to standardize how future integrations are managed. The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional efforts, hire and manage external vendors for specialized tasks, and ensure that critical areas such as software applications, infrastructure/hardware, data management (with data privacy compliance), and ERP systems (migration or separation) are effectively addressed during integrations.

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.
• Must be willing to travel to domestic/international Crane or customer locations, with up to 25% travel at peak times.
• Team player – able to work in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written

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.

Benefits

• Personal Development – Work with other high-energy leaders in a results-focused environment
• Personal Development – Opportunity to make a big difference by focusing on top business priorities
• Career Advancement – Natural candidate for IT Leadership track
• Career function change – Ability to easily transition to a BU IT Leadership role
• comprehensive health
• wellness incentives
• assistance with retirement savings
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-based bonus programs

What This Job Offers

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