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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Program Manager - M&A - **Company:** Crane Company - **Location:** Magnolia, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Information Systems, IT Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Information Technology, Qad - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c5bbce29-c6f2-4f54-9256-33555eaec4c3 ## About the Role * 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., * 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. Key expectations from the Business: * Experience presenting to senior leadership and managing change initiatives. * Team player - able to work in a matrix organization * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written * Must be willing to travel to domestic/international Crane or customer locations, with up to 25% travel at peak times. ## Description * 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. * Own senior leadership communication on all assigned program/project updates. * Provide visibility to program/project costs and set up controls to drive cost optimization. * Work across organizational structures and boundaries to achieve best-in-class business results. * Prescribe and doggedly follow CBS processes and toolkits to achieve operational excellence. * Follow project charge from IT Leadership. * Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulations. ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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