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:
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