Senior IT Program Manager - M&A (Teradyne, North Reading)

Senior It Program Manager - M&A (Teradyne, North Reading)

Teradyne is currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager / Program Manager to join our team. This position, situated within the IT Project Management Office (PMO) department, requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in project and program management. As a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving and overseeing a diverse range of multiple interconnected IT projects that align with broader organizational goals. We are looking for someone with strategic thinking, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, particularly focused on the IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Program Planning and Strategy Alignment : Define the overall program strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Develop program roadmaps that integrate project plans to achieve collective business goals.

Governance and Stakeholder Management : Establish program governance frameworks, ensuring that roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes are clear. Engage with stakeholders to maintain alignment, resolve conflicts, and manage expectations.

Risk and Issue Management : Identify and manage program-level risks and issues, developing mitigation plans and escalating them as necessary. Ensure that risks at the project level are addressed promptly and do not impact the broader program.

Resource Allocation and Financial Management : Oversee resource allocation across the program, ensuring that personnel, budgets, and other resources are optimally deployed to support the successful completion of all projects. Track financial performance and make adjustments as needed.

Program Monitoring and Reporting : Continuously monitor program progress, providing regular updates and status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders. Measure and track the benefits and outcomes of the program to ensure value realization.

All About You : Experience in the organization and IT leadership of M&A activities (must have). Excellent communication, risk management, and problem-solving skills. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management roles within IT. Proven ability to manage complex IT programs from initiation to completion. Experience with one or more project management methodologies and across a range of project types. Knowledge of project planning tools, such as Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet. Ability to manage internal and external projects from inception to successful implementation. Solid understanding of software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis / design, development tools / technologies, release / version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management. In-depth knowledge of IT project management concepts and methodologies. Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence. A customer centric mindset with the ability to manage client expectations.