Senior IT & M&A Program Manager

Jade Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Global seeks a Senior IT & M&A Program Manager to drive large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives across IT Infrastructure, Finance Tech, Lead to Cash, and M&A post-merger integrations.

The role requires 12+ years in program management, with 5+ years leading cross-functional enterprise programs and M&A integrations. Strong Agile/SAFe experience and ServiceNow know-how are essential for success. Hybrid or on-site in Silicon Valley preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years in Program/Project Management, PMO leadership, IT infrastructure, or Finance transformation.
• 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional enterprise programs (at least 2 years using Agile/SAFe).
• 5+ years leading M&A post-merger integrations or carve-outs (2 full end-to-end cycles).
• 3+ years managing ServiceNow-based initiatives (ITSM, CMDB, Change Management).

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of large-scale infrastructure, cloud, Finance tech, and Lead to Cash initiatives.
• Lead pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, TSAs, ERP/system consolidations, and post-merger stabilization.
• Facilitate SAFe/Scrum ceremonies and maintain PMO governance and executive steering.
• Oversee infrastructure and release changes via ServiceNow following ITIL practices.
• Partner with executive leaders; manage system integrators, vendor contracts, budgets, and KPIs.

Skills

Program management

M&A integration

Agile SAFe

Stakeholder management

ServiceNow ITSM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

ServiceNow

ITSM

Jira/Agile tools

Job description

At Jade Global, we deliver high-value IT consulting, technology services, and digital transformation solutions to enterprise clients worldwide. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, we pride ourselves on driving business value through innovation, deep domain expertise, and operational excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT & M&A Program Manager to lead large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives for our clients and core practices. In this high-visibility role, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of complex programs across IT Infrastructure, Finance Technology, Lead to Cash systems, and M&A Post-Merger Integrations.

If you thrive in fast-paced consulting environments, possess strong executive presence, and excel at managing multi-million dollar initiatives using Agile/SAFe frameworks, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end execution of large-scale infrastructure, cloud, Finance tech, and Lead to Cash initiatives while managing scope, budget, risks, and schedules.
• M&A Integration: Lead pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, TSAs, ERP/system consolidations, and post-merger stabilization for acquisitions and carve-outs.
• Agile & Governance: Facilitate SAFe/Scrum ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Demos, Retrospectives) and maintain PMO governance, RAID logs, and executive steering committees.
• ServiceNow & ITSM: Oversee infrastructure and release changes via ServiceNow (ITSM, Change, Asset Management, CMDB) following ITIL practices.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Partner closely with executive leaders across Finance, IT, Security, and Corporate Development. Manage system integrators, vendor contracts, budgets, and program KPIs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• Overall Experience: 12+ years in Program/Project Management, PMO leadership, IT infrastructure, or Finance transformation.
• Enterprise Delivery: 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional enterprise programs (at least 2 years using Agile/SAFe).
• M&A Integration: 5+ years leading M&A post-merger integrations or carve-outs (must have led at least 2 full end-to-end integration cycles through Day 1 and stabilization).
• ServiceNow Expertise: 3+ years managing ServiceNow-based initiatives (ITSM, CMDB, Change Management).

Technical & Functional Knowledge:

• Strong background in IT Infrastructure (Cloud, Networking, Data Centers) and Finance/Lead to Cash systems (GL, AP/AR, Billing, Revenue, Order Management).
• Hands‑on proficiency with Agile management tools and executive dashboard reporting.

Certifications:

• Required: Certified SAFe Agilist or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• Preferred: PMP, PgMP, ITIL 4, ServiceNow, or M&A Integration certifications.

Why Join Jade Global?

At Jade Global, you will work alongside industry experts to deliver critical transformations for high‑growth tech companies in Silicon Valley and beyond. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that values continuous professional growth.