M&A Project Manager

Job Description :

IT Project Manager Mergers & Acquisitions

Location : Remote

Department : Technology & Business Services (IT)

Reports To : Senior Director, Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven IT Project Manager to lead the technology integration component of Mergers and Acquisitions. This role is critical to ensuring seamless integration of new acquisitions into Stewarts technological environment.

The ideal candidate will excel at documenting and tracking tasks, sequencing complex activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and driving execution toward a unified goal. This position requires strong planning skills, technical fluency, and the ability to navigate fast-paced, cross-functional environments with confidence and precision.

If you are an organized, proactive, and execution-focused IT Project Manager who thrives in complexity and can deliver results under pressure, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead IT Integration for M&A Initiatives Manage all aspects of IT integration, including infrastructure, applications, data migration, and communication systems.

Plan and Sequence Work Develop detailed project plans, identifying dependencies, critical paths, and sequencing across teams and systems.

Drive Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate across business units, IT domains, and third-party vendors to align timelines, resources, and deliverables.

Manage Risks and Dependencies Anticipate integration challenges, identify risks early, and execute mitigation plans to maintain program momentum.

Ensure Infrastructure Readiness Oversee the setup and transition of core IT infrastructure components such as networks, servers, telecom, messaging, end-user environments, etc.

Maintain Transparency Provide clear, consistent status updates, reports, and dashboards for leadership visibility and decision support.

Uphold Governance and Standards Ensure adherence to PMO methodologies, change management processes, and enterprise technology standards.

Support Change and Adoption Partner with business and technical teams to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption to operations, delivering a high-quality customer experience.

Core Competencies

Competency

Description

Technical Project Leadership

Demonstrates strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and integration dependencies.

Sequencing & Planning

Builds and executes structured plans that account for interdependencies and critical timing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinates effectively with business, IT, infrastructure, and vendor teams to achieve integration goals.

Risk Management

Proactively identifies issues and implements mitigation strategies.

Accountability

Takes ownership of results, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.

Communication Excellence

Delivers clear, concise, and executive-ready communication in both written and verbal formats.

Adaptability

Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, particularly in post-merger scenarios.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably with exposure to mergers & acquisitions, infrastructure, and / or large-scale technology integrations.

Proven track record managing multidisciplinary teams across infrastructure and business domains.

Experience with infrastructure projects (network, server, identity, end-user computing) is highly beneficial.

Deep knowledge of project management; PMP Certification preferred

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Excellent organizational and sequencing skills; ability to translate complexity into actionable plans.

What Success Looks Like

Integration milestones are delivered on time and with minimal disruption.

IT systems and infrastructure are seamlessly aligned between organizations.

Leadership receives timely, accurate updates on progress, risks, and outcomes.

The project team operates with clarity, accountability, and shared purpose.

End users experience minimal disruption and strong adoption post-integration.

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