IT M&A Integration Lead

-

The IT M&A Integration Lead will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless integration of newly acquired companies into Core Specialty and supporting organization’s Facilities and IT Facilities teams. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, supporting facilities-centric work, making positive first impressions and maintaining excellent relationships with new acquisitions as well implementing technology standards, and upholding corporate visual standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in technology onboarding, information technology, project management, facilities management, facility design experience, with a strong focus on technology integration.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Continually develop, adapt and update onboarding plans for acquisitions and relevant office space. 

• Coordinate with functional integration leaders to ensure all teams understand their roles and responsibilities during the transition period.

• Manage interdependencies between functions to prioritize and sequence activities correctly.

• Support the setup and organization of new office spaces, ensuring they meet company standards.

• Support design and renovation efforts to align new facilities with corporate branding, visual standards, and operational requirements.

• Ensure that all facilities are equipped with the necessary technology and infrastructure.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for newly acquired companies, ensuring a smooth transition and positive first impression.

• Conduct briefings for acquired management teams and employees to explain the integration process and its impact.

• Coordinate validation sessions to familiarize new employees with technology standards and migration efforts.

• Lead efforts to implement technology standards in new offices, including the deployment of Core Specialty infrastructure. 

• Support teams upgrading outdated technology with new systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across all locations.

• Work closely with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and data.

• Identify, report and mitigate risks associated with the integration process.

• Escalate issues requiring senior-level input to ensure timely resolution and mitigation.

• Document lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions.

• Develop, adapt and maintain an integration progress tracking and reporting process.

• Provide regular updates to senior management on integration status, challenges, and successes.

• Create and execute a communication plan for employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Strong understanding of facilities management and technology integration.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to travel intermittently to office locations as required approximately 25%

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong ability to coordinate teams and resources required for project task work.

• Experience in interior-centric facilities consultation and office staging.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Project Management, or relevant experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology onboarding, project management, information technology, design consultation, or a related role.

• Certification in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) or related certifications.

• Proven track record of managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
#LI-Remote
 

-

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.  We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program