IT Program Manager

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? We are seeking an IT Program Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of all technology integration activities for mergers and acquisitions. This role operates as the central program leader across due diligence, integration planning, execution, and post-close stabilization, ensuring seamless onboarding of acquired entities into the Verdantas environment. At Verdantas, we don't just build infrastructure, we build careers. Named the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group, you'll be part of a team that values your impact, supports your growth, and celebrates your success every step of the way. What You'll Do: Own and drive the full lifecycle of M&A IT integration projects from due diligence through post-close execution Translate acquisition timelines into structured integration roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables Act as the primary integration lead and point of contact for acquired (legacy) organizations Coordinate across multiple workstream teams (infrastructure, applications, security, data, etc.) of implementation specialists responsible for installing and deploying technical systems, software, hardware, or solutions Manage a portfolio of concurrent M&A integrations, often with overlapping timelines and dependencies, and ensure they are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and meet expectations Monitor program progress and performance, proactively identify and mitigate integration risks and execution gaps Troubleshoot and recommend solutions to escalated client issues or challenges that occur during or after integrations Facilitate intake, due diligence inputs, and requirements gathering with incoming organizations as needed Drive go-live readiness and cutover coordination, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations Serve as the primary liaison between Verdantas and acquired firms during integration Partner with DPMO leadership to define and mature the end-to-end M&A integration operating model Develop and standardize integration playbooks, intake forms, and due diligence templates, communication templates, and workflow automation (ServiceNow / SPM alignment) Collaborate with project managers and team members to ensure alignment and integration of project activities Communicate program status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders and senior management Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards Facilitate program meetings and workshops to drive collaboration and decision-making Conduct program evaluations and post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement Operate as program lead over supporting project managers and extended teams Delegate execution-level tasks while maintaining overall program accountability Oversee and support onboarding and mentoring of project managers and offshore (VISTA) integration resources What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree 5–7 years of experience in program and project management, preferably in IT or digital transformation Proven experience leading M&A integrations, complex system migrations, or enterprise transformations Ability to manage multiple complex and concurrent projects in a fast-paced acquisition environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to troubleshoot and resolve program issues Precision in monitoring program progress and maintaining documentation Salary Range $150,000-$155,000 Benefits Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet. J-18808-Ljbffr