Lead, IT Integration (12-month contract)

Quarterhill Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

Retirement plans

EFAP

Job summary

Quarterhill Inc. seeks an experienced IT Integration Lead to drive the technology integration lifecycle for our M&A activities.

You will bridge corporate strategy and technical execution, guiding assessment, planning, and the seamless integration of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, data assets, and security postures of acquired companies. You will lead due diligence, integration strategy, system consolidation, vendor management, and risk harmonization while ensuring data governance

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, or PMO.
• 3–4 years specifically in M&A IT integrations and carve-outs.
• Experience with ERP/CRM, cloud, IAM, and cybersecurity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence for M&A targets, evaluating IT landscape and risks.
• Develop phased IT integration roadmaps aligned with deal value and synergies.
• Oversee consolidation or migration of enterprise apps, cloud environments, and identity systems.
• Collaborate with executives, corporate development, and vendors for alignment.
• Harmonize security, compliance (SOC 2, PCI, GDPR) and data governance.
• Direct secure data migration and maintain data integrity.
• Establish post‑day-one hypercare and transition to internal IT teams.

Skills

IT integrations

M&A IT

Program management

Cloud (Azure/GCP/OCI)

IAM

NetSuite

Enterprise applications

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

PMP

Agile/Scrum

ITIL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic IT Integration Lead to spearhead the technology integration lifecycle for our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities. In this role, you will act as the bridge between corporate strategy and technical execution - driving the assessment, planning, and seamless integration of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, data assets, and cybersecurity postures of acquired companies.

Responsibilities

• Due Diligence & Assessment: Lead technical due diligence for prospective M&A targets, evaluating their IT infrastructure, tech stacks, software license inventories, technical debt, and cybersecurity risks.
• Integration Strategy & Roadmap: Develop comprehensive, phased IT integration plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with corporate deal value drivers and synergy goals.
• Systems & Infrastructure Integration: Oversee the consolidation or migration of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS), cloud environments, identity management systems (Okta/Active Directory), and communication tools.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with executive leadership, corporate development teams, external acquired leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Risk & Security Harmonization: Align the acquired entity's security posture, compliance standards (SOC 2, PCI, GDPR), and data governance frameworks with enterprise policies.
• Data Migration & Governance: Direct secure data migration strategies, ensuring minimal data loss, high data integrity, and strict adherence to privacy regulations.
• Post-Integration Support & Optimization: Establish hypercare support structures post-day-one/day-two, transition steady-state operations to internal IT teams, and document lessons learned to optimize future playbooks.

This list of responsibilities might not cover everything you'll end up doing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 6+ years of total experience in IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, or program management, with at least 3–4 years specifically focused on M&A IT integrations and carve-outs.
• Technical Breadth: Strong foundational knowledge across multiple domains: Cloud (Azure/GCP/OCI), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Enterprise Applications (NetSuite), and modern networking/security.
• Project & Program Management: Proven track record of managing complex, high-visibility cross-functional tech projects under tight, immovable deal timelines.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Experience building integration budgets, evaluating TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and quantifying tech synergies.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional executive-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, and a related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, ITIL, or relevant cloud/security certifications.
• Direct experience handling post-merger integration (PMI) for private equity-backed portfolios or high-growth public companies.

Benefits

• Paid days off ( i. e. vacatio n, sick days, bereavement leave)
• Health and Dental plans
• Retirement plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran sta tus, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disabilit y or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws . We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.