Director of IT Mergers and Acquisitions

The role of IT Director specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions (MandA) involves collaborating with various executive leaders, including the CIO and VP of IT Strategy, to guide the integration and separation of technology infrastructures during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. This position is pivotal in ensuring technology strategies align with broader business goals. Main responsibilities include leading IT due diligence and integration efforts while safeguarding business continuity and minimizing risks. The chosen candidate will drive efforts that capture synergies and efficiencies, influencing technology transitions across acquired or divested business units. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, along with at least eight years of recent experience in technology leadership or consulting, focusing on IT transformations and MandA transactions. Critical expertise areas include system integration and separation, platform migration, and IT architecture modernization. Success in this position demands advanced program management skills, the capability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, and the ability to analyze complex business problems to derive effective technology solutions. Strong communication skills are also necessary to influence enterprise-level decision-making. The IT Director will lead comprehensive IT due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side engagements, assessing technology landscapes and identifying risks and opportunities. Responsibilities include delivering high-level reports with strategic recommendations, managing IT integration and separation from the initial planning stages to execution, and refining the IT operating model. Program governance frameworks are established to oversee project execution and risk management, ensuring alignment with deal objectives. The role involves significant collaboration with senior cross-functional teams to identify and resolve IT-related dependencies and risks, as well as facilitating stakeholder engagements through strategic presentations.