M&A Program Manager

We are looking for an experienced M&A Program Manager to lead technology workstreams that support acquisitions, integrations, and separations in Stamford, Connecticut. This role will guide planning from diligence through post-close stabilization, ensuring business continuity, strong governance, and clear executive communication. The ideal candidate brings a disciplined project management approach, sound judgment around risk and compliance, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Lead technology due diligence by evaluating infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity posture, data environments, and third-party dependencies for potential transactions.• Translate diligence findings into practical integration or separation strategies, including Day 1 readiness plans, transition activities, and resource estimates.• Develop and manage a comprehensive program roadmap that outlines milestones, dependencies, timelines, and ownership across multiple IT workstreams.• Establish governance frameworks for the program, including status reporting, decision logs, risk tracking, budget oversight, and executive review cadences.• Partner with senior stakeholders to communicate progress, resolve blockers, and drive timely decisions across complex cross-functional initiatives.• Oversee cutover planning, migration coordination, TSA-related activities, and stabilization efforts to support operational continuity after close.• Manage external consulting and delivery partners while monitoring spend, integration costs, and value opportunities tied to the transaction.• Work closely with security, legal, audit, and compliance teams to address regulatory, privacy, cybersecurity, and operational risks throughout the program.• Direct post-close hypercare and transition activities, then hand off services into steady-state operations while capturing lessons learned for future transactions.