Crane Company · 2 hours ago
IT Program Manager - M&A
The Woodlands, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCrane Company is seeking an IT Program Manager – M&A to drive the IT integration of acquired companies within its manufacturing businesses. The role involves overseeing all IT workstreams of post-merger integration and managing cross-functional efforts to ensure seamless technology and data integration.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Lead full lifecycle IT integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from due diligence through post-close stabilization
Develop and refine the Crane M&A IT Integration Playbook aligned with the Crane Tollgate process
Define integration strategy and detailed plans; manage project scope, timeline, and budget; conduct tollgate reviews
Hire, evaluate, and manage external vendors for specialized IT tasks including ERP migration, Application installation, Security and Infrastructure
Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT and business units to ensure alignment and execution of integration workstreams
Oversee integration of IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/QAD preferred)
Ensure compliance with data regulations (ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, UK MOD), data privacy (GDPR) and IT security standards throughout the integration process
Implement stakeholder communication and change management plans to support user adoption and minimize disruption
Identify and mitigate integration risks; resolve issues promptly to maintain project momentum
Drive realization of IT synergies and process improvements post-integration
Utilize bleeding-edge technology to proactively identify and architect visual management dashboards to track KPIs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience leading IT integration projects in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems and architecture, including ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD preferred)
Experience managing cross-functional global teams and third-party vendors
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Proven expertise in both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies for software development
Experience leading/working with remote/global teams and managing vendors
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience engaging with/presenting to senior executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead results-oriented teams while promoting an environment that fosters creativity, transparency, and accountability
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA/MS) in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
PMP certification
Experience with ERP migrations or carve-outs in M&A contexts
Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, Power BI, and collaboration tools
Company
Crane Company
Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Mejenes-Díaz
CFO Americas & China
Richard Maue
SVP and Chief Financial Officer
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