Manager, Information Technology Integrations

Hightower•Chicago, IL

14d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Technology Integrations Manager leads technology integration efforts for newly acquired advisory firms, serving as the primary liaison among acquired businesses, corporate technology teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders. The role supports a smooth transition into Hightower while minimizing disruption to advisors, employees, and clients. The manager oversees integration work from due diligence through post-acquisition onboarding, including project planning, system and infrastructure transitions, application onboarding, data integration, and change management. They coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors, monitor project status and risks, and help ensure integration activities meet regulatory, security, and operational requirements. The position is based in a hybrid arrangement: in the Chicago office Monday through Thursday and working from home on Fridays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience managing technology projects, system implementations, integrations, or business transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of business applications, technology infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and system implementation methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
U.S. citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other unrestricted U.S. work authorization without a need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, technology integrations, onboarding programs, or enterprise-wide technology projects.
Familiarity with CRM, portfolio accounting, financial planning, document management, and collaboration platforms.
Experience within wealth management, financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry.
PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead technology integration workstreams for newly acquired advisory firms from due diligence through post-acquisition onboarding.
Develop and manage integration project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Partner with business leaders, advisors, operations teams, and technology stakeholders to define integration requirements and implementation strategies.
Coordinate migration and onboarding of technology platforms, including CRM systems, portfolio management platforms, document management systems, communication tools, and business applications.
Facilitate discovery sessions to assess acquired firms’ technology landscapes, workflows, and infrastructure.
Collaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, Engineering, Data, and Operations teams to execute integrations.
Track and communicate project status, key decisions, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Manage third-party technology vendors and service providers involved in conversion and implementation activities.
Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the onboarding experience for acquired firms.
Support data migration, system access provisioning, software deployment, and user adoption initiatives.
Coordinate training and change management to support transitions for advisors and employees.
Ensure integration activities align with regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
Participate in acquisition due diligence by evaluating technology environments, identifying risks, and estimating integration efforts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
Paid parental leave: 16 weeks for a primary caregiver and 8 weeks for a secondary caregiver.
Onsite mother’s lounge.
Flexible PTO plan.
Work from home on Fridays.
Free gym at the Chicago office.
401(k) matching plan.
HSA employer contributions.
Student loan assistance.
Pet insurance.
Base salary of $120,000–$130,000 plus a discretionary bonus; exact base salary depends on experience.