Sr. IT M&A Consultant - Private Equity

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IT M&A Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing IT due diligence, integration, separation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation projects, particularly within the context of private equity and strategic acquisitions. As a Senior IT M&A Leader, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to private equity deal teams, leading client delivery teams through complex IT carve-out and integration engagements, and driving business development initiatives to expand our client base.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key advisor to private equity deal teams and operating partners, offering expertise in enterprise-wide IT strategy analysis, M&A workstream support, and guidance on digital transformation initiatives.


• Lead client delivery teams in executing IT carve-out and integration engagements, ensuring seamless transitions and maximizing value creation for our clients.


• Direct sell-side technology carve-out activities and develop standalone IT roadmaps for acquired organizations.


• Provide strategic guidance to private equity clients on digital transformation initiatives, cybersecurity awareness, and post-merger integration efforts to drive portfolio company performance improvement.


• Collaborate with firm leadership to define strategic direction and drive the development of IT integration and carve-out service delivery frameworks.


• Assist private equity portfolio companies with consolidating technology platforms through the adoption of cloud, modern application development, and emerging digital transformation solutions.


• Lead diverse, cross-functional teams to enhance client satisfaction and exceed sales objectives.


• Actively participate in business development activities, targeting C-level executives and facilitating closing opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.


• Proven track record of success in managing IT M&A projects within the private equity and strategic acquisition space.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.


• Advanced financial acumen and creative problem-solving skills.


• Professional certifications such as PMP, CM&AA, CISM, FMVA preferred.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.


• Extensive experience with enterprise architecture strategy, IT roadmaps, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, cybersecurity management, and business intelligence/analytics.


• Ability to travel as needed.