Remote IT Program Manager – M&A & Change Leader

The Standard; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 137,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer hours

Job summary

The Standard is seeking an IT Program Manager to plan and execute complex, cross-functional technology programs in a remote-friendly US environment. This role drives multi-project initiatives, manages dependencies, budgets, and timelines, and partners with executive stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include integration planning, risk management, and post-merger optimization. Education requires a HS Diploma or GED with a Bachelor's preferred; PMP/PgMP preferred; the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT-centric project and program management experience with a proven delivery track record.
• 10+ years managing vendors, project/program budget management, and reporting.
• Prior experience with complex migrations, system enhancements, and mergers/acquisitions.
• Expert in establishing relationships with leadership and collaboration across virtual cross-functional teams.
• Background in process architecture, analysis, and organizational change management; insurance/financial services background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integration Strategy Execution: align IT integration with business goals.
• Program Planning and Execution: lead IT integration across workstreams with budgets and timelines.
• Stakeholder Management: liaison between IT and other units, manage expectations.
• Risk Management: monitor risks including data security and compliance.
• Team Leadership: oversee cross-functional IT teams for smooth integration.
• Performance Monitoring: track IT migration progress and outcomes.
• Change Management: coordinate with Change Management to address impacts.
• Post-Merger Optimization: improve systems and processes post-M merger.

Skills

IT Program Management

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Executive Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Standard is seeking an IT Program Manager to plan and execute complex, cross-functional technology programs in a remote-friendly US environment. This role drives multi-project initiatives, manages dependencies, budgets, and timelines, and partners with executive stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include integration planning, risk management, and post-merger optimization. Education requires a HS Diploma or GED with a Bachelor's preferred; PMP/PgMP preferred; the