IT Mergers and Acquisitions Program Manager

VLink Inc; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VLink Inc in Palo Alto is seeking an IT Mergers and Acquisitions Program Manager to oversee the end-to-end IT M&A lifecycle for software products. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in technical program management, particularly in software product environments.

This role involves leading technology due diligence, defining integration strategies, and maintaining an IT M&A playbook. Knowledge of modern software architectures and cloud platforms is essential. VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management within software environments.
• Significant experience leading IT workstreams for M&A and large-scale integrations.
• Strong understanding of modern software architectures and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end IT M&A lifecycle for software products.
• Lead technology due diligence on targets' software stacks.
• Define and drive integration strategies across applications and platforms.
• Build and maintain an IT M&A playbook for software products.

Skills

Technical program management

Risk assessment

Software architectures

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Agile software delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD

DevOps tooling

Job description

Job Title: IT Mergers and Acquisitions Program Manager

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Job Description:

This role owns the end-to-end IT M&A lifecycle for software products—from due diligence and deal shaping through integration planning, execution, go-live, and post-merger optimization—working closely with Product, Engineering, Corporate Development, and the broader CIO organization.

About the Role

Serve as the primary IT owner for software-focused M&A and divestiture initiatives.

Lead rigorous technology due diligence on targets' software stacks, development practices, and operations.

Define and drive execution of integration strategies across applications, platforms, data, and ways of working.

Build and maintain a repeatable IT M&A playbook/runbook purpose‑built for software products.

Partner with senior leaders to ensure technology decisions maximize deal value while managing risk.

Experience You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.

8+ years of experience in technical program management or IT program management within software product or platform environments.

Significant hands‑on experience leading IT or technology workstreams for M&A and/or large‑scale integrations involving software companies or products.

Deep technical understanding of:

• Modern software architectures (microservices, APIs, event‑driven, SaaS).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
• Databases, data integration, ETL/ELT, and data governance.
• CI/CD, DevOps tooling, and agile software delivery.

Proven track record of delivering multi‑workstream, complex programs with cross‑functional dependencies and tight timelines.

Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills for complex technology landscapes.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening, as applicable. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.