Program Manager ,M&A integrations

Job Title: Program Manager ,M&A integrations

Location: Santa Clara, CA   Locals

Client: PANW

 

 

 

• Lead IT program execution for M&A integrations across assigned business domains, which may include Go-To-Market, Customer Support/Success, Infrastructure, Data, AI, Finance, HR, or Legal.
• Own integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks for assigned M&A workstreams, spanning pre-close readiness, execution, and post-close integration.
• Drive integration readiness within assigned domains, ensuring system access, data availability, reporting continuity, and business-critical workflows are operational.
• Translate integration strategy and business requirements into executable IT scope, sequencing, and delivery plans for assigned domains.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies across IT, business teams, and vendors to ensure smooth execution on aggressive timelines.
• Ensure business continuity while supporting system migrations, data integrations, platform consolidation, and target-state transitions.
• Provide clear, execution-focused status reporting, risk visibility, and escalation for assigned workstreams.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for issue resolution and delivery outcomes within assigned domains.

Skills:

• M&A Integration Program Delivery:
Proven experience leading IT workstreams for acquisitions, including pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, and post-close integration within one or more enterprise domains.
• Cross-Domain Execution & Dependency Management:
Strong ability to manage complex interdependencies across GTM, CX/Support, Infrastructure, Data, AI, and G&A functions in fast-paced integration environments.
• Enterprise Platforms & Technology Acumen:
Experience coordinating integrations across CRM, customer support platforms, data and analytics stacks, infrastructure, and core enterprise systems.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management:
Ability to drive execution through structured governance, provide executive-ready updates, and facilitate timely decisions across IT and business stakeholders.
• Hands-On, Independent Execution:
Comfortable operating as a contractor in ambiguous environments, proactively identifying risks, driving resolution, and maintaining momentum under tight timelines.