Director, IT Merger, Acquisition and Transformation

$136,500 - $245,500/Yr

Xylem - Yellow Springs, OH

Full-time - Director

Yellow Springs, OH

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of IT Merger, Acquisition and Transformation at Xylem is responsible for overseeing the IT aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure seamless integration of IT systems and processes, supporting due diligence activities, and executing integration plans while maintaining confidentiality across projects. The position requires strong program management and M&A experience to drive the success of initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integration plans.
• Manage IT due diligence activities, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain IT runbooks and documentation templates for M&A and Transformation initiatives.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior leadership, including the CIO.
• Create and coordinate IT deliverables required for M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with business leadership and IT business relationship management team to align on requirements.
• Manage third-party vendors and develop contracts for integration initiatives.
• Identify and manage issues and risks related to IT integration and transformation projects.
• Drive integration delivery to ensure successful exit of Transition Service Agreements on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance and security policies throughout the integration process.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to support IT integration efforts.
• Support the development and implementation of IT strategies to optimize the integration process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Computer Science, Business, IT, or related field.
• Proven experience in IT program management, focusing on mergers, acquisitions/divestitures or transformation initiatives.
• At least 5 years of M&A program leadership or 3 significant M&A initiatives in a leadership role.
• At least 10 years of IT management experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and stressful environment with multiple initiatives happening simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and security.
• Excellent project management skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with IT governance and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills, with executive communication experience.
• Ability to solve multiple complex problems and strong ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with offshore and international teams, promoting a ‘one-team' culture.
• Ability to set clear objectives and monitor progress against results.
• Proven ability to lead large scale and global teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with IT in manufacturing or similar real-time demand industry.
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience working in a global organization.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel.

Benefits

• Paid Volunteer Program (Xylem Watermark)
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans)
• Affirmative Action workplace