Calculated Hire · 2 months ago
Program Manager – Colleague Tech & Operations Readiness (M&A Integration)(Mostly remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $84/hr
10+ years expCalculated Hire is seeking a Program Manager with deep M&A integration experience to lead Colleague Technology & Operations Readiness for a large-scale banking conversion. The role involves overseeing multiple readiness workstreams and ensuring operational readiness prior to and following integration, while aligning cross-functional teams across IT, Operations, and the Integration Management Office.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end readiness efforts across Colleague Technology, Branch Operations, and Site Readiness workstreams
Drive integration planning, readiness checkpoints, and cutover execution supporting M&A activities
Partner closely with the Integration Management Office (IMO) to ensure scope alignment, milestone tracking, and issue escalation
Coordinate status reporting, RAID log management, and leadership communications
Manage deployment of colleague hardware (workstations, laptops), system access, and early-access validation
Lead readiness testing through mock events and CRB operational testing
Collaborate with Branch Ops and Cash teams to deliver go-live preparedness
Coordinate workstream deliverables including:
LD1 Ops Specialists alignment
Site Visit Coordination & Communication
CRB Operations (CML Credit Ops)
Vendor Consolidations
Internal/External Readiness Reporting
Officer Code & Cost Center Assignments
Branch Setup Change Form & Process execution
Data Migrations (shared drives, financial files)
Shipping Provider coordination
Oversee Branch Site Surveys and readiness validation in partnership with field operations
Manage Interior/Exterior Rebranding, Branch IT/Security, and Back Office Access timelines
Ensure ATM/ITM systems, signage, and infrastructure are operational prior to conversion
Track dependencies across Real Estate, Facilities, and Branch Technology
Serve as the central coordination point between business units and technology teams during conversion
Support change control, resource planning, and readiness cutover schedules
Develop and maintain executive-level reporting to track readiness KPIs across all lines of business
Qualification
Required
10+ years of Program/Project Management experience in banking or financial services
Proven experience managing M&A integrations within a bank or credit union setting (branch conversions, operational migrations, or systems integration)
Strong knowledge of branch operations, colleague enablement, and technology readiness
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across executive and field leadership levels
Exceptional organizational and change management capabilities
Highly adaptable and comfortable in fast-moving, cross-functional integration environments
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at a tactical level
Preferred
Proficiency with enterprise tools such as ServiceNow PPM, Smartsheet, or Workday preferred
PMP or equivalent certification a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Company
Calculated Hire
Calculated Hire is a Staff Augmentation Entry Level Hiring Solutions Managed Services, Accounting Finance, Compliance Marketing, etc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase