Principal Technical Project Manager – Divestitures/Mergers

Role Overview

• Develop and manage the overall IT separation project plan, including milestones, deliverables, dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Define and implement the roadmap for IT disentanglement, ensuring all transition activities are coordinated effectively with business and group stakeholders.
• Engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including business unit leaders, group parent IT, divestiture project leads, third-party vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and status meetings to keep all parties informed and aligned.
• Act as primary liaison between IT teams of the parent group and the divested business.
• Map, analyse, and document all current IT assets, systems, applications, integrations, and data flows between the parent company and the business to be divested.
• Lead the migration, recreation, or decommissioning of systems as necessary, ensuring continuity of business operations.
• Oversee the establishment of new IT infrastructure for the separated business, or adaptation of existing infrastructure for independent operation.
• Develop and implement plans for data migration, transfer of licenses, and disentanglement of shared platforms or environments.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the IT separation, with special consideration for data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain issues logs, escalate critical blockers, and implement contingency measures as required.
• Ensure that all IT activities meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, including data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), software licensing, and information security standards.
• Manage transition service agreements (TSAs) and ensure fulfilment of IT-related commitments during and after the separation.
• Develop, monitor, and report on project budgets.
• Ensure cost-effective delivery of all IT separation activities.
• Secure, allocate, and manage internal and external IT resources, including third-party consultants or service providers.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive change management plans to support users and stakeholders through the transition.
• Create and distribute regular project communications, updates, and training materials to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Establish and manage post-separation IT support and service levels for the divested business.
• Define and deliver hypercare period support and ensure knowledge transfer to permanent staff as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager in business divestiture, carve-outs, mergers, or large-scale transformation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects under tight deadlines.
• Expertise in IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and data migration.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management in transitional environments.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and third-party vendors or consultants.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Formal project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• PMP

Benefits

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities.
• Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive
• Inside and Outside of work.
• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits.
• Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.