Strategic IT M&A Infrastructure Program Lead

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 118,700 - 220,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Roche is seeking an IT Program Manager for Mergers & Acquisitions Infrastructure to lead large-scale IT integrations, site readiness, and infrastructure delivery across acquired sites. You will influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic alignment during complex transitions.

The role requires 12+ years of senior program management, a strong SDLC/Agile background, and proven cross-functional leadership across global teams. This position is based in Indianapolis with global scope.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
MBA, PMP, PgMP certifications are highly preferred.
12+ years of senior-level program management experience, with a proven track record of leading large-scale IT infrastructure integrations, global technical rollouts, and complex enterprise delivery programs.
Technical Acumen: Deep expertise in SDLC lifecycle, Agile frameworks, advanced analytics for complex problem-solving, and aligning IT delivery with broader market trends and business strategies.
Leadership Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills, backed by a strong capability to coach and mentor less experienced professionals.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional, globally distributed teams within a highly matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Delivery & Scope: Define, manage, and execute end-to-end delivery roadmaps for complex, cross-domain M&A IT initiatives.
Lead critical Site Readiness efforts, overseeing the integration of enterprise infrastructure—including networking, cloud systems, AV/meeting spaces, voice, print services, and information security.
Act as the primary technical liaison, providing strategic guidance and hands-on oversight to local teams at acquired sites.
Stakeholder Alignment: Build and navigate complex stakeholder networks, influencing senior management and resolving conflicts to drive consensus across boundaries.
Agile Leadership & Optimization: Champion Agile best practices and innovative delivery frameworks to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and elevate team efficiency.
Cultural Integration: Successfully bridge cultural gaps between Roche and acquired companies, fostering collaboration and mentoring teams through complex transitions.
Financial/Vendor Management: Experience building and managing complex IT budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, and overseeing third-party integration teams.