IT Senior Project Manager – M&A Technology

BDO USA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking an IT Senior Project Manager for M&A Technology to lead technology workstreams across due diligence, Day 1 readiness, and post-close integration. The role ensures scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk are actively managed and that acquired entities transition smoothly to operations with proper change management and training.

Responsibilities include overseeing IT projects, coordinating with cross-functional leaders, and developing integration roadmaps, TSA

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading IT project initiatives in professional services or corporate settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of assigned IT projects and programs, and takes ownership for ensuring their success.
• Leads technology workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from pre-deal planning and IT due diligence through Day 1 readiness and post-close integration.
• Partners with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, HR, Information Security, and Business Line leaders to align technology integration plans with deal objectives, synergy targets, and timelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Description

The IT Senior Project Manager – M&A Technology specializes in leading the technology workstreams of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations from due diligence through post-close integration and closeout. The role ensures scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk are actively managed across IT due diligence, Day 1 readiness, systems and data integration, infrastructure and security consolidation, and application rationalization, and that acquired entities and solutions transition successfully to operations with appropriate change management, training, and support readiness.

Job Summary

The IT Senior Project Manager – M&A Technology specializes in leading the technology workstreams of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations from due diligence through post-close integration and closeout. The role ensures scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk are actively managed across IT due diligence, Day 1 readiness, systems and data integration, infrastructure and security consolidation, and application rationalization, and that acquired entities and solutions transition successfully to operations with appropriate change management, training, and support readiness.

Job Duties

• Oversees all aspects of assigned IT projects and programs, and takes ownership for ensuring their success
• Leads technology workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, from pre-deal planning and IT due diligence through Day 1 readiness and post-close integration
• Partners with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, HR, Information Security, and Business Line leaders to align technology integration plans with deal objectives, synergy targets, and timelines
• Supports IT due diligence by assessing target technology landscapes, applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity posture, contracts, and licensing, and documents key risks, costs, and integration dependencies
• Develops integration roadmaps, Day 1 / Day 100 plans, and cutover plans covering identity and access, email and collaboration, networking, end-user devices, applications, and data
• Manages technology synergy and one‑time integration cost tracking, including application rationalization, vendor consolidation, and contract and license transitions
• Coordinates with Information Security and Risk teams to assess and remediate security, privacy, regulatory, and compliance gaps of acquired entities
• Manages Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), including IT service scope, dependencies, exit planning, and timely separation or migration activities
• Manages integration program governance, including integration management office (IMO) reporting, RAID logs, executive steering committee updates, and cross‑workstream dependency tracking
• Builds relationships with Business Line leaders, stakeholders, other managers, and within team
• Plans and directs the work effort involved with the implementation or upgrade of automated systems
• Provides project‑based leadership for the justification, planning, implementation, and quality assurance testing of assigned projects
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes project progress
• Builds and maintains constructive working relationships with project team members, vendors, and other departments involved with assigned projects
• Develops scope documents, statements of work, and other documentation supporting the justification for assigned projects
• Works with Business Line / Support Services process sponsors, the internal IT team, various other support groups within BDO USA, LLP, and third‑party vendors to ensure that project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis
• Leads and directs the work of project teams to ensure project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis
• Works with appropriate subject matter experts, establish resource plans, expected level of effort and duration to complete tasks associated with assigned projects
• Prepares deliverables‑based project plans to ensure the controlled execution of assigned projects and for use by project teams, management, and other parties
• Develops appropriate project issues and risk tracking documents
• Prepares project status reports for project team members, management, and other parties
• Reviews and understands or prepares, as needed, business requirements and objectives documentation in support of overall business needs
• Coordinates with appropriate resources to ensure that system rollout communications and training materials are made available as appropriate
• Works with technical and support teams to ensure a smooth transition from system implementation to production and ongoing support phases of a system’s lifecycle
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the day‑to‑day activities of the System Analyst(s), Project Managers, Product Team, and integration workstream leads as needed
• Provides performance feedback for Career Advisee(s) throughout the performance year
• Serves as a coach/mentor, supporting the career development and performance of Career Advisee(s)

Education

High school diploma or GED, required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred

Experience

• Six (6) more years of IT experience, required
• Experience as an IT Project Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Software Systems Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Technology Support Analyst, or Software Developer, required
• Experience leading technology workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or post‑merger integrations, required
• Experience using a standard project management methodology, required
• Experience conducting or supporting IT due diligence and developing Day 1 and integration plans, preferred
• Experience leading and directing the work of others in a project‑oriented capacity, preferred
• Experience with the concepts of Project Programs and Portfolios, preferred
• Familiar with a web‑based applications environment, preferred
• Familiar with relational database concepts, preferred
• Previous experience working in a professional services firm, preferred
• Experience with TSAs, application rationalization, and IT synergy tracking, preferred

License/Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification, preferred
• Certifications such as PMI‑ACP, SAFe, ITIL, or M&A integration credentials (e.g., CMAP or similar), preferred
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, preferred

Software

• Experience with a project planning application, preferred
• Experience managing projects in connection with any of the following, preferred: ServiceNow, Oracle Fusion Cloud, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Planner, DevOps, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience with integration tooling such as Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 tenant migration tools, and integration tracking or IMO platforms, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a self‑directed capacity
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Strong team‑building skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively organize and delegate complex tasks
• Ability to develop project plans and accomplish goals based on experience, educated assumptions and limited information
• Ability to adapt rapidly to new developments
• Familiarity with project ROI techniques (cost/benefit, NPV, IRR, Earned Value metrics)
• Ability to facilitate meetings efficiently and effectively
• Ability to develop project documentation using diagrams and prose
• Knowledge of M&A lifecycle, deal structures, and integration best practices
• Ability to assess technology risk, cost, and synergies during due diligence and integration
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential deal information with discretion
• Ability to influence and work with executives, deal teams, and external advisors under compressed timelines
• Ability to develop project plans and related documentation using diagrams and prose based on customer collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary and Compensation

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $135,000 - $160,000

Maryland Range: $135,000 - $160,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $135,000 - $160,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI‑generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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