Senior Manager IT Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Integration - Opportunity for Working Remotely

The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?VMware is the leader in cloud infrastructure, business mobility and virtualization software, and empowers customers with solutions in the software-defined data center to hybrid cloud computing and the mobile workspace.Are you passionate about getting things done and continually improving processes? Can you juggle a thousand details while keeping sight of strategic goals? If you answered yes to these questions, then a career with VMware might be for you.The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Integration team in IT department of VMware Inc. is looking for a Senior Manager IT M&A Integration to lead multiple M&A deals (acquisitions and divestitures) across multiple teams and business units. You will feel empowered to innovate, run initiatives, design, and drive best practices. You will be exposed to a wide range of software platform technologies that are utilized by customers all over the world. Our team works to promote a culture of agility, operational rigor, visibility, accountability, and data-informed decisions.Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 3 to 6 months you will work toward completing?Within 30 days of being part of our team, you will get to know key functional IT, M&A and business stakeholders within VMware to start building relationships and start working on our team’s objectives and key results (OKRs)

Within 60 days, you will collaborate with the IT M&A, delivery, operations, and IMO teams to review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement for predictable and faster integration

Within 60 to 90 days, you will lead VMware M&A initiatives (end to end IT scope) working with cross functional stakeholders and keep initiatives on track including reporting on status and managing escalations

After 90 days, you will operate independently and yet with strong support and collaboration within the IT M&A Integration management function leveraging existing processes as well as developing best practices across as continuous improvement.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?Your regular activities may be modified to meet your professional strengths as well our team’s business needs, and you can expect a variety of the following interesting assignments …Manage M&A deals end-to-end from IT perspective including IT discovery (confirmatory and operational DD), Day 1 Integration and post Day 1 integration execution to achieve IT synergy targets

Develop key diligence artifacts including agendas, data request lists, interview guides, high-level roadmaps, one time and recurring cost analysis models, benchmark analysis, synergy analysis, contract analysis, IT-related transition service agreement schedules, high-level integration, divestiture and/or standup roadmaps, deliverables, and other related artifacts

Document and communicate diligence results including, as-is state, scope statements/t-shirt estimates, gaps & risks associated with IT enablement, IT maturity, technical debt, Information security & Compliance and develop an action plan to address diligence results in the M&A Integration context

Set the expectation with acquired company subject matter experts and leadership on what to expect starting day1 and beyond including 30-60-90-120 plan as part of an integration

Drive decision, facilitate discussion to define and design To-Be landscape

Manage M&A IT systems and process integration planning and execution of the interim and end state plans across IT core services such as infrastructure, cloud, network, security, messaging and collaboration as well as IT business application landscape from lead-to-cash, go-to-market and global support perspective

Collaborate and work with cross functional M&A leads, vendor resources as well as target company employees to fulfill integration goals

Develop and maintain strong, effective relationships within the organization and engage stakeholders across the organization to deliver desired outcomes

Identify opportunities to improve process and collaboratively institutionalize changes

Develop IT M&A best practices, tools, and artifacts for the group

Maintain and apply comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, methodologies, processes, and best practices to drive activities in the deals

Strong critical thinking skills. Experience applying various methodologies or practices to assess processes, business issues and people. Ability to extract key messages from detail and translate into audience appropriate messages.

Preferred SkillsProven leader who learns quickly, can deal with ambiguity, juggle multiple priorities and thrives in a fast-paced cross functional environment

Experience in estimation, planning, design, and implementation of complex, cross-functional initiatives. Effective in influencing and making high quality decisions and taking decisive action.

Be highly self-motivated and a “life-time” learner

Work with diverse teams

Practice your influence skills with proficient communication and leadership

Prioritize a broad range of initiatives and tasks in parallel

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

Be creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems

Apply your knowledge of program management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Smartsheet, Confluence)

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?You will be joining the IT M&A Integration and Services function in the Office of the IT CTO, which delivers highly visible and strategic M&A initiatives collaborating and coordinating across VMware’s organizationThe IT M&A Integration and Services team is comprised of the following three functions – Integration Managers, System Analysts and Solution Managers/ArchitectsThe team culture is one based on building trust, transparent communication, and on-going development through coaching, mentoring and empowerment. We trust each other to get the job done right, which allows for a flexible schedule to balance work and life.The manager for this position is a Senior Director who leads IT M&A Integration and Services practice. The manager joined VMware in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions Integration, Digital Transformation, Technical Program Mgmt., Solution Delivery & Mgmt. and believes that transparent communication, collaboration, and creating psychological safety are the key to building a strong team.What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com .Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types

Generous Time Off Programs

40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community

Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities

Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)

Healthy and local inspired snacks in all our on-site pantries

This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.Category : Engineering and TechnologySubcategory: Software EngineeringExperience: Business LeadershipFull Time/ Part Time: Full TimePosted Date: 2022-06-15VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.