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Job Description
Job Title:
Program Manager Location:
Palo Alto CA(4 days Onsite) This role owns the end-to-end IT M&A lifecycle for software products-from due diligence and deal shaping through integration planning, execution, go-live, and post-merger optimization-working closely with Product, Engineering, Corporate Development, and the broader CIO organization. About the Role The IT M&A Program Manager - Software Products will: . Serve as the primary IT owner for software-focused M&A and divestiture initiatives. . Lead rigorous technology due diligence on targets software stacks, development practices, and operations. . Define and drive execution of integration strategies across applications, platforms, data, and ways of working. . Build and maintain a repeatable IT M&A playbook/runbook purpose-built for software products. . Partner with senior leaders to ensure technology decisions maximize deal value while managing risk. You will operate at the intersection of software engineering, cloud platforms, data, security, and program management-translating business strategy and deal objectives into pragmatic, well-governed technical programs. What You ll Do Software & Technology Due Diligence . Lead in-depth IT due diligence for software company and product targets, assessing: . Application and platform architecture, tech stack, and deployment model (on prem, SaaS, cloud-native). . SDLC, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and release management. . Data models, data flows, integrations, and data quality. . Security posture, identity and access controls, and compliance with relevant standards. . Technical debt, scalability constraints, and resiliency. . Use of third-party components, OSS libraries, and key vendor dependencies. . Identify technical risks, integration complexity, synergies, and implications for End client s product and IT roadmaps. . Summarize findings into clear, decision-ready recommendations for Corporate Development, Product, and IT leadership. Integration Strategy & Roadmap . Define an end-to-end IT integration strategy for software product deals, aligned with overall deal thesis, value drivers, and End client s product and platform strategy. . Develop detailed integration roadmaps and plans covering: . Codebase and repository strategy (e.g., consolidation, coexistence, or federation). . Platform and environment consolidation (build, test, staging, production, observability). . Data migration and harmonization across customer, subscription, telemetry, and operational data. . API, service, and workflow integrations with End client platforms and enterprise systems. . Cloud environment alignment (e.g., AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform tenancy, landing zones, security baselines). . Identity, access, and security alignment (SSO, RBAC, secrets management, logging). . Define clear milestones, dependencies, success criteria, and change-management plans for internal teams and customers. Execution & Delivery . Lead cross-functional execution of IT and technical integration plans across IT, Product, Engineering, Security, Enterprise Apps, and external partners. .
Coordinate technical workstreams such as:
○ Migration of code repositories, build and release pipelines, and developer tools. . Integration or migration of production environments, infrastructure, and services. . Data migration, reconciliation, and validation while maintaining integrity, privacy, and regulatory compliance. . Integration of customer-facing workflows (support, billing, entitlements, telemetry, operations). . Run disciplined program governance-status, RAID management, decision logs, and steering forums-with clear, transparent communication to stakeholders. . Ensure operational readiness for go-live, including runbooks, playbooks, monitoring, and incident response alignment. IT M&A Runbook & Process Improvement • Create, maintain, and continuously refine a specialized IT M&A runbook for software product deals, including: ○ Standard checklists, templates, and due diligence questionnaires. ○ Reference architectures and integration patterns. ○ Standard timelines, stage gates, and decision criteria. ○ Lessons learned and best practices from prior transactions. . Drive continuous improvement of IT M&A processes, tools, and metrics to improve speed, quality, and repeatability of integrations. . Risk, Budget, & Stakeholder Management . Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technology and integration risks across architecture, security, data, and operations. . Manage IT integration budgets, resource plans, vendor SOWs, and overall financial tracking for M&A programs. . Act as a key liaison between IT, Product Management, Engineering, Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders. . Communicate complex technical topics and tradeoffs in clear, concise language for executive and non-technical audiences. Team Leadership . Provide matrixed leadership to cross-functional integration teams (IT, engineers, architects, QA, operations, vendors). . Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across geographies and time zones. Experience You ll Need .Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience. . 8+ years of experience in technical program management or IT program management within software product or platform environments. . Significant hands-on experience leading IT or technology workstreams for M&A and/or large-scale integrations involving software companies or products. .
Deep technical understanding of:
○ Modern software architectures (microservices, APIs, event-driven, SaaS). . Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and infrastructure-as-code practices. . Databases, data integration, ETL/ELT, and data governance. . CI/CD, DevOps tooling, and agile software delivery. . Proven track record of delivering multi-workstream, complex programs with cross-functional dependencies and tight timelines. . Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills for complex technology landscapes. . Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and translating technical topics for non-technical stakeholders. . Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing
