Freelance Integration Project Manager (m/w/d)

Lead and deliver IT workstreams in the context of M&A transactions (acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring).

Ensure secure, structured, and timely separation or integration of IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and data while maintaining business continuity.

🔎 Key Responsibilities: 

IT Project Leadership:

• Build and manage detailed IT project plans (systems, infrastructure, applications, data)
• Define governance and reporting structures
• Manage timelines, budget, scope, and resources
• Identify technical and operational risks and implement mitigation plans
• Report progress to IT leadership and program steering committees

IT Carve-Out / Carve-In Execution:

• Lead IT due diligence analysis (applications, infrastructure, contracts, licenses)
• Define target IT architecture (TOM – Target Operating Model)
• Manage separation or integration of:
  • ERP systems
  • Cloud environments
  • Infrastructure & networks
  • End-user computing
  • Identity & access management
  • Cybersecurity controls
• Oversee data migration strategy and execution
• Coordinate TSA (Transition Service Agreements) from an IT perspective
• Ensure Day 1 readiness and Day 2 stabilization

Business & IT Alignment:

• Translate business requirements into IT deliverables
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations stakeholders
• Align technical roadmaps with integration timelines
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations

Risk & Security Management

• Assess cybersecurity and compliance risks during transition
• Ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance
• Manage third-party vendors and system integrators
• Oversee access segregation and system disentanglement

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in IT project management
• Experience in at least one IT carve-in or carve-out
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture environments
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)
• Experience with cloud migration (Azure, AWS, GCP is a plus)
• Data migration planning and execution experience
• Understanding of cybersecurity and access management

Methodology:

• Familiar with PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid methodologies
• Experience in structured IT governance environments

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management
• Ability to work under tight deadlines (Day 1 constraints)
• Structured and analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills (technical & non-technical audiences)
• High resilience in complex and ambiguous environments

Profile

• Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, or Business
• 5–8 years of experience in IT project management
• Experience in M&A, transformation, or IT separation projects
• Experience in international environments preferred
• Fluent English required

Working Conditions: 

• On‑site position

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