IT Program Director - M&A Business Process and Systems Strategy

For our client, we are seeking a IT Program Director - M&A Business Process and Systems Strategy to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will lead the strategy for business process and systems decisions tied to acquisitions and separations within a global, highly regulated environment. The director will partner closely with IT, business leaders, and integration stakeholders to translate diligence findings into clear recommendations, roadmaps, and target-state approaches that balance speed, cost, and compliance. This position also plays a key role in standardizing processes, retaining or replacing applications where appropriate, and building repeatable frameworks that improve transaction execution.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $183,200 – $274,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Define business process and systems strategy for acquisitions and separations.
• Translate diligence findings into actionable integration recommendations and roadmaps.
• Map end-to-end business processes and value streams across various domains.
• Drive decisions on process standardization and application retention.
• Define target-state business systems approaches balancing speed, cost, and compliance.
• Facilitate alignment across IT value streams and business leaders for integration decisions.
• Build reusable integration patterns and decision frameworks to enhance transaction efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years with an advanced degree.
• 7+ years of managerial experience in a relevant field.
• Significant experience in business systems or technology strategy for complex transactions.
• Working knowledge of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, including related applications and integrations.
• Proven ability to connect end-to-end business processes across a global enterprise.
• Experience leading strategic programs through matrixed teams without direct reporting authority.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term disability leave.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
• Short-term and long-term incentive plans.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.