Director, IT Integration (M&A)

Excelitas is inviting applications for the position of Director, IT Integration (M&A), reporting to the VP, International Controller. We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused professional to lead the IT and business integration efforts related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures - initially focused on the carve-out of an ERP landscape from the former parent company of a recent acquisition, previously part of a multinational enterprise group.

Overview

This role will be responsible for coordinating the technical separation and full integration of infrastructure, application environments, and core data domains into Excelitas' enterprise landscape, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency throughout the transition. The Director will operate within a matrix organization and serve as the bridge between Finance, IT, and the business. The ideal candidate combines strong project leadership and technical acumen with a collaborative, pragmatic mindset. This role would preferably be based out of our Pittsburgh, PA office.

Responsibilities

• Integration Planning & Execution
  Develop, own, and manage comprehensive integration plans across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity; lead delivery through all phases of L1 and L2 migration
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Finance, IT, business operations) to ensure alignment on standards, timelines, and execution of integration objectives
• Governance & Master Data Management
  Establish integration-focused governance models around critical data domains (e.g., materials, customers, vendors), ensuring consistency and integrity
• Business Continuity
  Ensure that core functionality and operational capabilities are preserved during system transitions, with minimal disruption to the acquired entity and its customers
• Technical & Strategic Leadership
  Provide thought leadership to IT and business teams on bridging disparate technologies, standards, and platforms - especially where legacy systems or carve-out complexities exist
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Represent the integration program in senior leadership discussions and report on risks, progress, and value realization
• Vendor & Resource Management
  Leverage internal and external resources to augment capabilities; manage third-party providers to support execution

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant IT or M&A integration experience, preferably in a global, matrixed organization
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in business, IT, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional M&A integrations or carve-outs, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial technology environment
• Proficiency with enterprise platforms and tools such as SAP (ECC/S4), Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Power BI
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and data migration practices
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, influence at all levels, and deliver complex, cross-functional programs on time and within scope
• Open to travel requirement of 10-25%

Our hiring criteria meets the requirements of the OLF

All applicants must comply with the CGP (Controlled Goods Program)

Must be a US Persons/No sponsorship offered for this position

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit:www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

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