IT M&A Integration Lead

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do :

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position :

The IT M&A Integration Lead is the global point of accountability for all IT aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures at Watts. This role orchestrates ERP cutovers, infrastructure transitions, and application integrations to ensure seamless business continuity and value realization from transactions. Partnering with Corporate Development, business leaders, and IT teams worldwide, the Integration Lead designs and drives repeatable IT playbooks that minimize disruption and accelerate time-to-value.

This position reports to the Chief Information Officer. This role is hybrid and is based in Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary IT lead for all global M&A initiatives, from due diligence through post-close integration or carve-out.
• Define and manage IT integration strategies and roadmaps aligned to deal timelines and enterprise priorities.
• Act as the single point of contact between IT, Corporate Development, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead ERP transition activities, including data migration, GAP analysis, and cutover planning.
• Oversee infrastructure integration (networking, cloud, end-user services, and security) to ensure connectivity and stability.
• Partner with ERP and Infrastructure leaders to deliver standard, scalable integration solutions.
• Coordinate global IT resources, consultants, and vendors to execute integration activities.
• Provide executive-level updates on status, risks, and decisions to steering committees and senior leadership.
• Align IT integration with Finance, HR, Legal, and business functions across regions.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to IT integration, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (SOX, GDPR, data privacy) in all M&A activities.
• Maintain IT M&A playbooks, templates, and processes for consistent execution.
• Ensure integrations are delivered consistently across regions and business units.
• Capture lessons learned to refine Watts' global IT M&A integration framework.
• Recommend improvements that strengthen enterprise readiness for future transactions.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

General Applicable Company Competencies

Working Conditions :

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday - Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements : Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to :

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, or change the working hours / conditions for this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

How we work :

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.