Technology Integrations Project Manager

Technology Integrations Project Manager (6-Month Contract)

200 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision.

Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team

Our Technology Integration and Service team is looking for a Project Manager to join our team of Merger and Acquisition Integration specialists. This hands‑on leadership role joins a team that aims to make the integration of newly acquired businesses as seamless and minimally disruptive as possible through solid project management, communications

Those and change management.

What You’ll Do

• Project Management throughout the deal lifecycle from Operational Due Diligence to post-conversion transition to Business as Usual
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute IT integration strategies for merging or acquiring organizations.
• Coordinate and track the implementation of IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall M&A goals and timelines.
• Identify potential risks and issues related to IT integration and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Act as a liaison between IT teams, business units, and external partners to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and key deliverables.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technology acquisition and integration.
• Proven ability in relationship management within engagement management, customer service, or end‑user support.
• Hands‑on experience with transition projects across infrastructure, services, and software.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Preferred M&A and finance experience.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work schedule (minimum of 4 days in office)
• Hourly rate of $50 to $57 (exact hourly amount will be dependent on experience)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hem Identity or expression, genetic Chemistry presence including sickle cell or hemoglobin C or trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.