Director of IT Integration

Company Overview:

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal is hiring a Director of IT Integration. The Director of IT Integration will be responsible for leading all technical aspects of the merger and acquisition (M&A) lifecycle across multiple, simultaneous deals. The Director will have influence and accountability, partnering with executive sponsors and senior leadership in the design, prioritization, and execution of key activities throughout the lifecycle of the deal.

The Director of IT Integration will be located out of our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Active participant in diligence of target/selling company to design and lead integration planning in alignment with the overall business strategy
• Build and lead a holistic integration plan in partnership with the Corporate Strategy team, the Executive Sponsor, and functional leaders to achieve the deal's strategic imperatives
• Direct small to large cross-functional teams through diligence, budget planning, integration planning, and execution of IT and business integration activities
• Engage in vendor negotiations to merge or cancel IT hardware, software, and service contracts as part of integration execution
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of systems, research products, services, and standards, and deliver effective IT solutions
• Develop and track acquisition key performance metrics tied to transaction value drivers and synergy plans
• Serve as a strategic advisor to integration program and project managers, resolving program challenges and supporting new integration initiatives
• Act as a bridge between business and IT, facilitating communication, capturing M&A integration dependencies, and interacting effectively with both project teams and executives

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Associate's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in a corporate development or M&A integration function in technology
  • High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in a corporate development or M&A integration function in technology
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a corporate development or M&A integration function in technology
• Experience working in corporate development, integration strategy, or corporate operations for a publicly traded company or relevant integration consulting experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in process development and documentation for business processes
• Hardware, software, and basic networking industry experience
• Command knowledge of end-to-end corporate development activities and proven track record to facilitate sophisticated and time sensitive decisions
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly interfacing with senior professionals; highly collaborative
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and acquisitions simultaneously, executing against both individually as well as broader strategic initiatives
• Strong understanding of business processes, IT areas, and technologies
• Conversant with project management concepts, methodologies and tools
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, while having strong attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• IT system design and documentation experience
• Business process transformation experience

BENEFITS:

• Pay: $115,000 - $135,000 base salary with a 20% annual bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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