Senior IT Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions (Remote)

Dexter Technologies Inc., is a leading provider of Staffing and Recruiting Services. For over two decades, we have put countless professionals to work at exciting opportunities. We are proud of the fact that many of them have been promoted to more senior roles: management, senior management, and senior executive leadership positions.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the following position for our client, who is an industry leader:

POSITION: Senior IT Project Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

LOCATION: Remote

Type: Long Term Contract

Overview

The Senior IT Project Manager (M&A) will lead complex, cross‐functional technology initiatives that support mergers, acquisitions, and organizational integrations. This role requires a seasoned project leader with deep experience managing IT workstreams during M&A events, including due diligence, integration planning, execution, and post‐close stabilization. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, executive presence, and the ability to drive clarity and alignment across business, IT, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Program Leadership

• Lead end‐to‐end IT project management for M&A initiatives, including due diligence, Day 1 readiness, integration planning, and post‐close execution.
• Assess technology environments, risks, dependencies, and integration requirements across infrastructure, applications, data, security, and business systems.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations for all IT M&A workstreams.

Cross‐Functional Coordination

• Partner closely with Business, Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
• Coordinate with technical SMEs across infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, ERP, CRM, and enterprise applications.
• Facilitate decision‐making, issue resolution, and risk mitigation across multiple stakeholder groups.

Governance & Communication

• Provide clear, concise executive‐level reporting, including status updates, risk assessments, and integration progress.
• Establish governance structures, steering committees, and communication frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third‐party integration partners.

Execution Excellence

• Drive disciplined project delivery using PMI, Agile, or hybrid methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data‐governance requirements during integration.
• Oversee cutover planning, testing, change management, and operational readiness for Day 1 and beyond.

Qualifications

Required

• 8–12+ years of IT Project Management experience, with at least 3–5 years focused on M&A initiatives.
• Proven success leading complex IT integrations, carve‐outs, or divestitures.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS), infrastructure, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive‐level presentation skills.
• Experience managing cross‐functional teams and external vendors.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‐solving abilities.

Preferred

• PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification.
• Experience in regulated industries (utilities, healthcare, financial services).
• Background working with global teams or multi‐entity organizations.
• Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, detail‐oriented, and proactive.
• Comfortable operating in fast‐paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Business‐minded, with the ability to translate technical details into executive‐friendly insights.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that technology integration supports the strategic goals of the merger or acquisition. The Senior IT Project Manager will be instrumental in reducing risk, accelerating synergy realization, and enabling a smooth transition for employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Company DescriptionDexter Technologies is a leading provider of Technology Services, Workforce Solutions and Staffing Services, committed to delivering leading solutions to our clients. We combine our capabilities across consulting, staffing, specialized workforce solutions and managed services to provide leading, flexible, scalable solutions. Our multi-disciplinary approach with deep industry knowledge helps clients meet challenges and take advantage of the opportunities.

Our goal is the relentless pursuit of positively impacting the future of the clients we serve, and the future of the candidates we place.