Manager, Business Consulting – Mergers & Acquisitions

Role Overview

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of IT integration or separation activities across multiple workstreams (infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, analytics, etc.) during M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external advisors to align IT integration/divestiture strategies with overall deal objectives.
• Assess, map, and document the current IT landscape, identifying integration opportunities, risks, and dependencies across people, processes, and technology.
• Develop and manage detailed IT integration/divestiture roadmaps, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage IT due diligence to evaluate a company's technology assets, systems, and processes to identify risks, liabilities, and opportunities before M&A transaction.
• Oversee the migration, rationalization, and consolidation of IT infrastructure, business applications, and digital platforms.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity controls and compliance throughout the integration or separation process.
• Drive data integration and harmonization initiatives, enabling seamless business operations and effective reporting post-transaction.
• Leverage AI/ML and analytics to optimize integration outcomes and uncover new business value.
• Support Organizational Change Management (OCM) efforts to facilitate user adoption, minimize disruption, and support cultural alignment.
• Help establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective communication, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and M&A trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT integration, divestiture, or transformation roles within M&A environments, preferably with exposure to large-scale, complex transactions.
• In-depth understanding of M&A terminology, deal structures, and transaction lifecycle.
• Strong expertise in IT infrastructure set-up, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data integration, and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML solutions and their application to business integration challenges.
• Demonstrated success in program and project management, including planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with leading consulting methodologies is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or Prosci (OCM) are a plus.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• PMP

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, transformative projects across diverse industries.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.