M&A IT Integration Lead

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in Stamford, CT invites an IT program leader to drive cross-functional integration projects for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring value realization and data integrity. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, aligning IT strategy with business objectives and transaction timelines across global teams.

The role requires leading integration programs from due diligence to Day 1 and post-merger optimization, managing governance, roadmaps, and KPIs to realize synergies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute complex IT projects for M&A and business transformations.
• Accountable for end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment between business objectives, IT strategy and timelines.
• Oversee scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, risks and resources for project success.
• Lead M&A integration programs from due diligence to Day 1 and post-merger optimization.
• Own the program structure, roadmap, milestones, dependencies and delivery governance.
• Coordinate business readiness activities including training and change management.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure delivery and synergy realization.
• Oversee ERP, application and data migrations with data governance.
• Partner with business leaders and IT to remove barriers and drive execution.

Job description

About this PositionAt Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do

• This role leads cross-functional teams to plan and execute complex IT projects for mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and business transformations. The role is accountable for end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment between business objectives, IT strategy, and transaction timelines. It oversees scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, risks and resources to ensure project success. M&A Integration Leadership
• Lead global IT integration programs from due diligence to Day 1 and post-merger optimization
• Own the overall program structure, roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and delivery governance
• Act as primary IT program lead for business integrations with strong focus on value realization, data integrity, and process excellence Business Process Integration & Transformation
• Coordinate business readiness activities including training, communications, and change management
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure project delivery and synergy realization Due Diligence & Pre-Integration Planning
• Develop integration roadmaps considering constraints and competing demands
• Oversee data integration, system migrations, and process cutovers
• Track and report progress against milestones, risks, dependencies, and targets
• Manage budgets, resource allocation and integrated project plans across workstreams Systems, Data & Business Process Integration
• Oversee ERP, application, and data migrations, including master data alignment and data governance
• Ensure alignment with global template processes while managing regional exceptions Stakeholder & Change Management
• Partner with business leaders, functional leads, IT, and acquired entities to remove barriers and drive execution
• Define KPIs and track benefits realization post integration