IT Integration Manager (Mergers & Acquisitions)

About PKF O’Connor Davies

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

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If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place for you!

Locations: Providence, RI or CT (Stamford, Shelton or Wethersfield)

Overview

The IT Integration Manager (M&A) is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of all IT-related integration activities when a new firm or business unit merges with or joins the organization.

This role ensures that all technology systems, infrastructure, and services are effectively aligned with the firm’s standards, security policies, and strategic objectives.

The IT Integration Manager acts as the central liaison between corporate IT, acquired firm leadership, and business stakeholders to deliver smooth and timely integration outcomes with minimal business disruption.

Essential Duties:

Integration Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development of IT integration plans and roadmaps for newly acquired or merged firms.
• Conduct comprehensive IT due diligence assessments to identify integration risks, dependencies, and technical debt.
• Define target-state architecture and transition strategies in collaboration with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Establish and manage integration budgets, timelines, and key performance metrics.

Execution & Delivery

• Coordinate all technical workstreams — including network connectivity, infrastructure, identity and access management, security, collaboration tools, and application migrations.
• Oversee data migration, directory integration, and email/domain consolidation activities.
• Manage vendor and third-party relationships involved in the integration process.
• Ensure change management, communication, and user adoption plans are effectively executed.

Governance & Risk Management

• Enforce firm IT standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory compliance requirements throughout the integration lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technology and operational risks early in the project.
• Document lessons learned and continuously improve integration methodologies and playbooks.

Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as the IT liaison between firm leadership, finance, HR, legal, and operations teams during merger integration.
• Provide regular reporting and executive updates on integration progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Build trusted relationships with incoming firm IT personnel and guide them through transition to the firm’s technology ecosystem.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• 7–10 years of experience in IT project management, infrastructure, or enterprise systems.
• Minimum 3 years in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) IT integration, enterprise transformation, or post-merger integration role.
• Proven experience coordinating cross-functional IT teams across multiple domains (infrastructure, security, applications, collaboration, etc.).

Technical Proficiency In:

• Microsoft 365 / Azure AD tenant mergers
• Network and infrastructure integration
• Identity and access management
• Data migration and systems consolidation
• Security and compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• PMP, ITIL, or similar project management certification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under tight timelines.
• Experience with integration playbooks or M&A frameworks (e.g., Day 1 readiness, 100-day plans).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent integrations and prioritize effectively.

Compensation & Benefits:

Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
• Commuter & Parking benefits programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

*Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

We are interested in all qualified candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition.