Description

The client is seeking an IT Director specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions to join their Strategy & Operational Effectiveness team. This team is responsible for driving strategy, project management, financial management, asset management, project execution, M&A integration, and enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with corporate business objectives. The role involves close collaboration with the CIO, VP of IT Strategy and Operational Effectiveness, corporate business development, and IT leaders, with a focus on global M&A initiatives that integrate technology strategy with business goals. The IT Director will be pivotal in shaping the success of merger, integration, and divestiture activities. Responsibilities include leading IT due diligence, integration, and separation planning to facilitate seamless technology transitions, minimize risks, and achieve synergies and efficiencies. The role requires making significant impacts on onboarding or separating organizations, harmonizing or disentangling systems and data, and leveraging technology for strategic value. This position demands a strong track record in leading IT transformations, managing high-impact, IT-focused M&A projects, and expertise in system integration, platform migration, IT modernization, and regulatory technology implementation. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and at least eight years of experience in technology leadership or consulting. Demonstrated success in global IT M&A projects and advanced program management skills are essential. The position requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in solving complex business problems, and a comprehensive understanding of IT ecosystems, including major ERP and business application platforms. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and experience in client relationship management and business development in the M&A domain. The role involves overseeing buy-side and sell-side IT due diligence, directing integration and separation initiatives, and establishing governance frameworks to manage project execution and alignment with deal objectives.