Manager, Strategy & Ops - M&A

Colgate • Piscataway, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Global Apps M&A is the engine room of the operation, translating executive strategy into a tactical execution plan. This role oversees the day-to-day execution of IT integration projects for mergers and acquisitions. The successful candidate will liaise with Global M&A teams to manage projects to ensure seamless transitions, consolidate applications, and maintain strict compliance with Colgate-Palmolive’s Code of Conduct and global policies. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or Business Administration with a solid background in financial planning.
• PMP certification is highly preferred.
• 7+ years in IT Program/Project Management or IT management.
• Minimum of 3 years in contracts management and application lifecycle management, with 2–4 years preferred in M&A/Divestitures.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management applications, e-signature solutions, and managing cloud environments or identity management.
• Extraordinarily organized and comfortable with ambiguity and excellent communication skills.
• Must lead responsibly by setting a strong ethical example, fostering a positive work environment, and demonstrating the F.E.E.D. principles (Focused, Empowered, Experimental, Digital).
• Unwavering commitment to the highest ethical standards, non-retaliation, and compliance with Colgate’s Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Single Point of Contact from GIT with Global M&A teams and Project Leadership (including Business leads from Supply chain, Quality, Finance, Customer development).
• Develop and lead the technical "Day 1" (connectivity/login/email) and "Day 100" (full integration) roadmaps.
• Maintain the M&A Playbook and keep it current.
• Participate in the due diligence process to evaluate IT assets, liabilities, and current software provider contracts of target companies.
• Identify technical debts, cybersecurity risks, or potential conflicts of interest that could impact valuation.
• Manage technical workstreams including Infrastructure, Applications, Security, Collaboration, and Telephony.
• Coordinate Site Discovery audits and standardise IT policies and compliance across newly acquired global offices.
• Manage the IT integration budget; track synergy captures (cost savings) and one-time integration costs.
• Monitor Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) to ensure acquired companies hit exit milestones and sellers provide necessary handover support.
• Manage the Global IT contracts approval process, including implementing a Contract Lifecycle Management application and using e-signature solutions.
• Actively contribute to IT budget planning, allocation, and financial tracking.
• Track and report on budget utilization and forecast future financial needs.
• Ensure all vendors and suppliers adhere to Colgate’s Third Party Code of Conduct
• Liaise with the Software Asset Management team to manage applications globally.
• Support remediation plans to integrate or decommission IT applications while maintaining data integrity

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

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