Manager, IT Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead IT due diligence assessments across infrastructure, applications, data/EMR, cybersecurity, vendor contracts, compliance, and IT operations to identify risks, integration complexity, and investment requirements.
• Evaluate clinical and business systems (including EMRs) to determine interoperability, regulatory considerations, and alignment with enterprise IT standards.
• Develop and communicate IT risk profiles, cost-to-integrate estimates, and key findings to support informed transaction planning and decision-making.
• Serve as the day-to-day IT lead for transaction execution, partnering with Corporate Development, Legal, and Finance to incorporate IT considerations into deal structures, agreements, and timelines.
• Support development of transition strategies, including TSA structuring, Day 1 readiness planning, and sequencing of integration activities to ensure operational continuity.
• Translate enterprise IT strategy into deal-specific target-state plans, including architecture alignment, data conversion, cybersecurity controls, and system integration approaches.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams and stakeholders to define scope, align expectations, and execute diligence and early integration activities.
• Track and manage identified risks and integration activities through early stabilization, including TSA exit planning and retirement of legacy systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized M&A IT playbooks, documentation, and governance processes, contributing to continuous improvement and consistent execution across transactions.
• Apply service management practices to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of IT services which includes driving adherence to core processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, and Knowledge), maintaining accurate records, monitoring key performance measures, and ensuring their team supports knowledge creation and reuse. Partner across IT to resolve issues, reduce risk, and deliver consistent service quality in alignment with enterprise standards.
• Lead portfolio execution for IT resources, solutions and products. Manage resource allocations and project execution to meet delivery timelines and quality expectations.
• Manage strategy and planning by synthesizing research into insights, participating in stakeholder meetings, developing and maintaining product roadmaps, and preparing governance-ready decision slide content. Manage market scans, vendor comparisons, and RFPs.
• Support the financial planning of IT project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with established cost parameters, and alignment with project goals that support the broader healthcare IT strategy.
• Recruit, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performing, engaged and inclusive team. Set clear performance goals and expectations aligned with team objectives while providing regular feedback. Serve as the first line of support for team member concerns ensuring the team adheres to HR policies, labor laws and organizational mission and values partnering with HR when necessary.
• Communicate priorities, assignments, and progress clearly to the team. Escalates issues and risks promptly to senior leadership. Provide timely, advance communication to stakeholders about work that may impact users. Represent organizational mission and values in interactions with peers and partners.
• Preformed other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience supporting healthcare systems, EMR platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar), and related software. [Required]
• Experience planning and implementing integration projects of varying scopes (hospital EMR integration, physician clinics, ancillary services, Community Connect implementations, etc.) [Required]
• Experience leading or supporting IT due diligence, enterprise transformations, or complex system integrations. [Required]
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA). [Required]
• Experience assessing IT operating models, system architectures, and vendor agreements. [Required]
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear business impact. [Required]
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. [Required]

Education:

• Bachelor's degree [Required]

Field of Study:

• in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, Business, or related field. [Required]

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience within healthcare environments. [Required]
• Experience within multi-site healthcare provider organizations. [Preferred]
• Experience supporting IT TSA structuring and transition planning. [Preferred]
• Experience partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, and Legal teams. [Preferred]

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.