IT Operations Manager, M&A
Quick Summary
IT Operations Manager for M&A integrations at a defense technology company, responsible for seamlessly integrating acquired companies' IT systems and infrastructure.
Skills & Keywords
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Plan, execute, and stabilize IT integrations for acquired entities' hardware and software systems, including endpoint devices, servers, communication tools, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments.
- Lead physical hardware transitions during acquisitions, including IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose), hardware lifecycle management, and provisioning strategies for employee devices (e.g., laptops, mobile devices, specialized hardware).
- Oversee software portfolio consolidation, ensuring acquired systems—from infrastructure applications to productivity suites—are seamlessly transitioned into Anduril’s IT operating model.
- Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for newly integrated employees, ensuring their access to hardware, software, and tools is immediate and secure from day one.
- Evaluate current and acquired IT systems' readiness, identifying gaps in infrastructure, security, and governance while proposing innovative solutions for harmonized operations.
- Resolve cultural and technical interdependencies by bridging gaps between Anduril’s internal systems, acquired teams, and their existing IT ecosystems.
- Conduct deep dives into recurring IT pain points post-acquisition and propose automation-focused solutions to streamline IT operations across diverse business units.
- Establish IT continuity plans to address risks like hardware failures, software outages, and cross-company interdependencies during integration periods.
- Manage rapid incident responses to ensure operational stability during acquisition transitions.
- Provide training and documentation that enables stakeholders to adapt quickly to new hardware, software ecosystems, and IT processes.
- Develop training programs and documentation repositories that elevate team capabilities and safeguard IT processes during rapid growth.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive IT support plan to ensure seamless service delivery across hardware, software, and IT systems during M&A integrations, balancing efficiency, scalability, and user satisfaction.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in IT Operations roles, with 2-3 years of team leadership experience, ideally supporting high-growth technology environments.
- Proven experience in leading and managing IT hardware transitions, including IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose), lifecycle management, and provisioning strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead software migrations, cutovers, and consolidations across critical IT applications.
- Exceptional ability to negotiate, align, and communicate technical decisions with diverse stakeholders, bridging cultural and process differences across organizations.
- Adept at tracing dependencies across systems, mitigating risks, and ensuring operational continuity at scale.
- Due to the nature of work, U.S. Person status is required, as this position needs access to controlled data.
- Travel required during the key points in the Acquisition process and as needed to ensure hands-on success
- Strong experience managing cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Workspace, and Azure in the context of M&A IT integrations and scaling global infrastructure.
- Expertise in managing enterprise SaaS systems for business operations (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Jira, ServiceNow), ensuring efficient consolidations and integrations during M&A.
- Understanding of IT compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ITAR) and experience implementing governance frameworks during cross-company integrations.
- Familiarity with project management tools like Airtable, Smartsheet, or MS Project and experience leading cutover schedules for IT system transitions.
- No Financial RequestsAnduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
- What to Do If You Suspect Fraud Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
The Strategic Operations team is responsible for the end-to-end processes that allow Anduril to build, ship, and deploy products globally, and this includes strategically overseeing M&A integrations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an IT Operations Manager for Acquisitions, you will be pivotal in strategically driving seamless integration of acquired companies into Anduril’s IT ecosystem, ensuring operational continuity, software application harmonization, and enabling Anduril’s long-term growth. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a dynamic leader to focus on scaling IT operations through mergers and acquisitions while ensuring every transition enhances our ability to advance defense technology innovation.
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