IT M&A Project Manager

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

The IT M&A Project Manager will oversee the delivery lead program management efforts for all IT activities related to company acquisitions, divestitures, and other similar strategic initiatives in partnership with rest of IT, corporate development, marketing, sales, order fulfillment, and the acquiring business group/division.

Geographic location: Europe - Barcelona, Harwell, Waldbronn.

Accountabilities:

• Lead a team of project managers, engineers and other team members in the delivery of all phases of the IT engagement for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures from day-one through post-close integration. Ensure consistency and best practices are applied to each integration.
   
• Leads IT project teams in providing IT solutions to complex, high-impact business problems from project request through implementation of integrated solutions and/or infrastructure services. Has ongoing accountability for all processes, resources, budgets and deliverables related to IT projects. Oversees the team of internal and external IT resources as they plan, track and execute the project from start to completion.
   
• Define key success criteria and achieve breakthrough results; demonstrated ability to drive a strategy and making the necessary course corrections if necessary. - Resolve complex scope, budget and timeline conflicts, influencing executive-level sponsors as appropriate.
   
• Manage consulting partners in planning and delivery of IT projects.
   
• Follows the IT M&A Playbook for planning, execution and post integration support of the all the acquisition integrations and divestitures. Also helps with constant revision of the playbook based on lessons learned through various integration projects.
   
• Helps to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, contributing to the development of others. 

Qualifications

• 8+ years project management experience in leading technical teams and busines partners in the delivery of IT projects.
• Strong foundation in the delivery of IT solutions/capabilities to solve large, complex business problems.
• Demonstrated ability in the areas of technical planning, design, delivery of application solutions. 
• Past M&A experience desirable but not mandatory
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft tools including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• PMP certification highly desired
• A key differentiator will be candidates with experience leading people in complex, outsourced, global environments
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.

We Offer

• Permanent Contract
• Outstanding company culture
• Career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme, company bonus, private healthcare, medical and life insurance
• A position within an international organization offering a dynamic working environment, exciting challenges, and opportunities for professional growth

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

IT