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Role & responsibilities Pre-Deal (IT Due Diligence): o IT function assessment: Support clients in developing key IT strategies for M&A engagements with a focus on IT due diligence across the IT function including IT applications and data, IT infrastructure, IT security and IT organisation (including IT vendors). This involves evaluating IT landscapes to identify synergies and dis-synergies, understanding the business's IT transformation vision, and identifying technical inefficiencies. Propose recommendations for the target IT landscape, identify IT-related opportunities and risks, and formulate strategies to mitigate them. IT spend Analysis: Conduct IT spend analysis, including vendor contract reviews to uncover hidden transactional costs, and provide recommendations for cost efficiencies. Perform IT Benchmarking for key performance indicators using insights from previous projects and research databases. o Subject Matter Expertise: Provide basic subject matter expertise across one or more of the following critical components of IT landscape: ERP assessment and separation/ integration planning (e.g., SAP etc.), Enterprise Architecture ,Infrastructure (Servers, Data Center, Storage, Network, End User Computing) Cloud Security and Access Management (Cybersecurity Services, Cyber maturity assessment framework leveraging NIS2 framework) IT Financials in M&A and Transformation Scenarios (IT Opex / Capex Cost Modeling) Post-Deal (Integration/Separation): o Integration and Separation Planning: Provide support for IT integration and separation activities post-deal. This includes planning and readiness for program, integration, and transformation management offices, as well as Day 1/100 readiness planning. o Vendor Management: Assist in vendor evaluation and selection, bid formulation, and ongoing vendor management to ensure smooth integration or separation processes. o Digital and Technology Transformation: Advise on large-scale transformation engagements by identifying, designing, and implementing creative business and technology solutions. Plan and implement IT integration, separation, and transformation projects, providing advisory and PMO support for enterprise systems like ERP, CRM, and Big Data. o Technology Implementation: Guide projects involving enterprise application integration and transformation across various components of the IT landscape, ensuring comprehensive solutions are delivered. Preferred candidate profile Critical problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment. • Ability to use tools outside of traditional methods such as MS excel, PowerPoint, and enable smart working. Framing issues and breaking it down into hypotheses to be solved • Strong oral and written communication skills. Core consulting skills including (MS Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), story boarding etc. • Improving internal processes and promoting knowledge sharing in the team. • Flexibility to travel if required You will have at least 2 years experience in some aspect of technology/technology operations. In addition to Excel and PowerPoint skills, you are comfortable around high-level financial analysis of IT cost information and have a broad understanding of key aspects of an IT environment (e.g. IT applications and IT infrastructure). You will be skilled in developing and nurturing internal/external networks, understand and be able to understand business considerations, have proficient oral and written communication skills. It is desirable (but not required) if you have experience in IT due diligence, IT strategy and operations, integration, separation, divestiture, program management or management consulting (internal or external). You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues. No two days are the same, you will assist in the management of a portfolio of clients and be a part of business development. Passionate about being at the forefront of change, youre ready to help our deals team deliver practical advice that speaks straight to the heart of client business issues and deliver innovative results
