Program Manager, M&A Integration

Sand Cherry Associates, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

United States

Job Type

Contract

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Program Manager for M&A Integration at Sand Cherry Associates, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful integration of enterprise technology organizations following mergers and acquisitions, ensuring strategic alignment, operational continuity, and value realization across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• You will lead end-to-end program management within an Integration Management Office (IMO), overseeing multiple workstreams to deliver seamless transitions that support business goals, mitigate risk, and uphold governance standards throughout the integration lifecycle.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing program structures and detailed project plans for each functional workstream, establishing timelines, milestones, and deliverables aligned with PMI/PMP methodologies.
• You will conduct daily hands-on program management, monitoring progress, identifying risks, implementing escalation paths, and taking corrective actions to keep initiatives on schedule and within budget.
• You will facilitate and lead regular program and project meetings, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and alignment among cross-functional teams spanning IT, product, engineering, operations, finance, and human resources.
• You will build and manage program budgets, track actuals versus forecasts, and optimize resource allocation to support efficient execution and financial accountability.
• You will create and maintain comprehensive documentation of all project artifacts, perform quality assurance checks, and ensure deliverables are tied to measurable outcomes and strategic objectives.
• You will design and implement stakeholder communication plans at all organizational levels, providing executive-level reporting on KPIs, status, risks, and program impact to inform decision-making.
• You will coordinate workflows across departments, integrate business policies and governance into planning, and ensure that integration activities adhere to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• You will own the integrated master project plan, synchronize dependencies across workstreams, and drive on-time delivery while balancing scope, cost, quality, and business value.
• You will exercise informed judgment and discretion in high-stakes situations, leveraging your analytical and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and influence stakeholders effectively.
• You will join a mission-driven consulting firm that values talent, autonomy, and impact, where your expertise will directly shape client success in dynamic, technology-driven industries.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in enterprise M&A integration, refine your leadership in complex program environments, and build a track record of delivering strategic outcomes that enhance organizational performance and client trust.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of proven program management experience managing multiple, complex workstreams in large-scale initiatives.
• Demonstrated consulting experience in M&A integration activities across at least three of the following functional areas: IT, product, engineering, operations, finance/accounting, or human resources.
• Hands-on proficiency with Advanced Excel, SmartSheet, and PowerPoint for planning, tracking, reporting, and presenting program data to executives.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies (PMI, PMP, Agile, or Scrum), with PMP certification desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and convey complex information clearly to executive stakeholders.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, strategic M&A integration projects for enterprise technology clients, shaping industry outcomes through data-empowered, customer-centric solutions.
• Fully remote, long-term consulting engagement with flexibility to work PST or MST hours, allowing for work-life balance while maintaining professional rigor.
• Supportive, communicative, and non-hierarchical culture that values self-responsibility, professional growth, and employee empowerment.
• Access to career development resources and a team committed to investing in consultants’ growth to deliver exceptional client value.
• Competitive compensation range of $130,000–$150,000 annually, reflecting experience, expertise, and the strategic nature of the role.

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About Sand Cherry Associates, Inc.

Sand Cherry Associates is a consulting firm specializing in providing strategic and operational expertise to government agencies and commercial clients. They focus on areas such as program management, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics. The company aims to help clients navigate complex challenges, improve efficiency, and achieve their mission objectives. Their services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring effective solutions and successful outcomes in defense, intelligence, and other critical sectors. Sand Cherry Associates is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and reliable support.

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