M&A Integration Technology Lead

Humana•Tampa, FL

1d•$142,300 - $195,700•Remote

About The Position

The M&A IT integration leader provides strategic guidance to Humana’s Corporate Development team and Integration Management Office (IMO) on growth opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and minority investments. Reporting directly to the AVP, IT M&A, the role works with senior executives, corporate development, the IMO, acquired-company representatives, and cross-functional IT teams to evaluate potential target companies and develop and implement IT integration plans. This is a direct IT integration leadership role, not a project or program management role. The position is remote, but the hired candidate must live within commuting distance of a Humana office in Louisville, Kentucky, or Arlington, Virginia. Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings may be required. Home or hybrid employees must have internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds and work in a dedicated space that protects member PHI/HIPAA information. The role leads IT due diligence and integration planning and execution; manages integration governance and process improvement; and tracks integration results and value realization. It involves assessing technology, people, processes, data, cybersecurity, vendors, and operating models; identifying risks, dependencies, constraints, costs, and value opportunities; developing integration strategies and plans; and communicating progress and recommendations to executive stakeholders. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The stated annual base-pay range is $142,300–$195,700, with eligibility for a bonus incentive plan. Humana offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off and holidays; paid parental and caregiver leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive technology leadership experience, including experience in one or more of enterprise applications and systems integration, architecture or technology transformation, infrastructure, networking and end-user computing, cloud platforms and migration, cybersecurity and identity/access management, data management and analytics, or IT delivery in large, complex organizations.
At least 8 years of experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business transformations, or large-scale enterprise integration initiatives.
At least 8 years of project, program, or cross-functional team leadership developing technology roadmaps, integration strategies, business cases, and executive-level presentations.
Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, external partners, and acquired-company representatives.
Strong understanding of IT governance, technology risk management, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise architecture concepts.
Must reside within commuting distance of a Humana office in Louisville, KY, or Arlington, VA.
For home or hybrid work, self-provided internet service must provide at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, and the employee must work from a dedicated space that protects member PHI/HIPAA information.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years leading IT due diligence, integration, or separation activities across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or joint ventures, preferably in a regulated industry such as healthcare, financial services, or insurance.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud environments.
Experience integrating Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Azure AD (Entra ID), Salesforce, ServiceNow, ERP systems, or healthcare technology platforms.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, identity management, data migration, and application rationalization.
Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Clarity, ServiceNow, or similar portfolio, project, and integration management tools.
PMP, TOGAF, CISSP, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud certification.

Responsibilities

Lead IT due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, assessing technology platforms, infrastructure, applications, data, cybersecurity, operating models, and IT organization capabilities.
Identify integration risks, operational dependencies, technology constraints, and opportunities for value creation that may affect deal structure, execution, or synergy realization.
Develop IT integration cost estimates and investment models across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, applications, data, and end-user technologies.
Evaluate target-state integration approaches and define high-level IT integration hypotheses aligned with transaction strategy.
Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, the IMO, and target-company leadership on transition services agreements and separation planning.
Provide executive-level updates, recommendations, and risk assessments throughout due diligence, and build trusted relationships that support alignment and decision-making.
Assess people, processes, technology, data, cybersecurity, and vendor landscapes to identify integration gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Develop and manage end-to-end IT integration plans, including Day 1 readiness, Day 1+ execution, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, and synergy initiatives.
Align IT integration strategies with transaction objectives, business priorities, value drivers, compliance requirements, and expected synergies.
Lead day-to-day integration execution across cross-functional IT teams, driving accountability, issue resolution, decisions, and milestone achievement.
Manage the transition and integration of technology assets, contracts, vendors, applications, infrastructure, and IT personnel as required by the transaction.
Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks, partnering with business leaders, the IMO, and technical teams to resolve operational and technical challenges.
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communication strategies to support transparency, alignment, and change adoption.
Partner with IT Finance to develop, manage, and track integration budgets, synergy targets, and investment commitments.
Improve IT M&A methodologies, governance frameworks, tools, playbooks, and best practices based on lessons learned and business needs.
Communicate transaction objectives, integration strategy, and value realization goals to stakeholders across Humana and acquired organizations.
Lead IT integration governance forums and steering committees, facilitating executive decisions about priorities, risks, resources, and outcomes.
Prepare status reports, risk reviews, steering committee materials, and leadership presentations.
Define and monitor KPIs and success metrics for integration progress, synergy realization, operational stability, and business value delivery.
Analyze integration performance against objectives and recommend corrective actions.
Document lessons learned and institutionalize best practices for future M&A integration efforts.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and strategic updates on integration progress, outcomes, risks, and value realization.