Director (Tech M&A, DTS)

In this role as Director/Associate Director in Tech M&A at the organization, you will be responsible for providing strategic insights and IT transformation support to private equity-owned and corporate businesses. Your deep functional knowledge will enable you to advise and implement IT performance improvement programs across various industry sectors. Your key responsibilities will include: - Advising on and implementing IT performance improvement programs across multiple industry sectors. - Conducting comprehensive IT due diligence pre-transaction, including technology and E-Commerce, and providing post-transaction services such as Post-Merger Integration and Carve-outs. - Performing rapid diagnostics and detailed IT due diligence to assess technology issues, digital propositions, product profitability, cost base, processes, and improvement opportunities. - Leading post-acquisition work to ensure IT Due Diligence and Operations Due Diligence recommendations are fully realized promptly. - Driving 100-day IT planning for carve-outs, post-merger integration, and IT performance improvement initiatives. - Designing and implementing digital transformation programs in Data Science & Analytics, Digital Workforce & Artificial Intelligence, and Digitization. - Contributing to business development efforts through successful pitches and converting diagnostic phase projects into implementation work. Qualifications required for this role: - Minimum 11 years of technology experience with a proven track record in IT and digital transformation, preferably in the European market. - Strong understanding of digital technologies, analytical skills, and data mapping across IT cost trends, products, support systems, and vendor/supplier relationships. - Excellent financial acumen and experience in top-tier strategy consulting, Big 4 advisory, boutique IT consulting firms, or consulting divisions of large IT organizations. - Demonstrated success in delivering IT due diligence and post-deal programs, as well as IT transformation initiatives. - Proven experience in IT integrations and separations, identifying synergies, outsourcing opportunities, and cost-reduction programs. - Ability to work effectively in international teams and deliver measurable improvements in Technology and IT performance. - Strong communication skills and executive presence to present findings clearly, summarize key insights, and deliver impactful messages to senior stakeholders. - Excellent problem-solving skills, business acumen, and strategic thinking capabilities.,