Program Manager, M&A Technology Integration

Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science , Engineering, Information Systems, or related field .
• Experience Required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology program or project management roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale infrastructure transformation programs, including cloud and Microsoft 365 migrations.
• Strong domain knowledge across infrastructure technologies, including cloud platforms (Azure preferred), identity and access management, collaboration platforms (M365), networking, and cybersecurity.
• Experience operating in complex, matrixed organizations, with the ability to drive outcomes across multiple teams without direct authority.
• Proven experience developing and managing program artifacts such as detailed project plans, RAID logs, executive status reports, and governance materials.
• Experience supporting M&A technology integrations, including participation in infrastructure onboarding or Day 1 readiness activities, is strongly preferred.
• Skills & Attributes
• Strong program and project management discipline, with exceptional attention to detail and execution rigor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to operate effectively in f

Additional Information

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description The M&A Technology Integration Program Manager within the Global Technology organization will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of infrastructure integration initiatives in support of mergers and acquisitions. This role owns the program management of cloud, identity, collaboration, and end-user computing integrations, ensuring acquisitions are onboarded securely, efficiently, and with minimal business disruption. This individual serves as the program management backbone for infrastructure integration, partnering closely with cloud engineering, infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, identity, and end-user computing teams to drive cross-functional execution. In addition to infrastructure-led initiatives, the role contributes to broader M&A integration efforts, including application onboarding and migration activities . REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Head of M&A Technology Integrations PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Infrastructure Integration Program Management Lead end-to-end infrastructure integration programs in support of M&A transactions, with a focus on cloud, identity, collaboration (M365) , and end-user computing domains. Develop and manage detailed program plans, including milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and delivery sequencing. Coordinate execution across cloud engineering, infrastructure operations, identity and access management, cybersecurity, and end-user computing teams. Track progress, risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and resolution. Ensure all migration activities align with enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards. Lead infrastructure cutover planning and execution to ensure secure, stable Day 1 readiness with minimal business disruption. M&A Integration Support Contribute to broader M&A technology integration efforts, including coordination with application and data workstreams. Support technology due diligence activities by providing input on infrastructure complexity, risks, and integration considerations. Assist in translating diligence findings into actionable infrastructure integration plans and timelines. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication Act as the central point of coordination for infrastructure integration activities, ensuring alignment across technical and business stakeholders. Prepare and deliver clear, concise status updates, dashboards, and executive-ready materials for senior technology leadership. Facilitate working sessions, integration forums, and steering committees to drive alignment and decision-making. Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external partners. Risk, Dependency & Issue Management Proactively identify integration risks, dependencies, and constraints across infrastructure and related technology domains. Partner with functional teams to define mitigation strategies and drive timely decisions. Ensure alignment with enterprise security, compliance, and operational requirements throughout integration activities.

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