Director (Tech M&A, DTS)

Job Description Director / Associate Director (Tech M&A, DTS) Role Overview The organization is seeking an Director/Associate Director with expertise in IT Due Diligence (pre-deal), IT Performance Improvement (profitability, cost base, processes), IT Advisory and Strategy, and Post-transaction IT Advisory (including Post Merger IT Integration, IT Carve-outs, and 100-day IT Planning in M&A). About the Organization The organization is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals across more than 40 countries. It takes a hands-on approach to solving clients problems and assisting them in reaching their full potential. The culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who make a positive impact on clients and shape the consulting industry. A collaborative environment and engaging workguided by the firm's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversitymake it an inspiring place to work. About the Global Capability Center (GCC) Established in 2023, the organization's high-quality global capability center in India serves as a dedicated hub of excellence. The GCC works closely with leadership teams across multiple business units and geographies to enable efficient and high-impact service delivery to clients worldwide. The GCC is designed to scale delivery capabilities efficiently and innovatively. It helps global business units expand their talent pool in India, attract specialized professionals, maintain competitive pricing, accelerate delivery through hybrid onshore-offshore models, and leverage automation with top-tier digital and analytics expertise. The GCC serves all major markets, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, across a wide range of industries such as Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, Software & Technology, Automotive & Industrials, Hospitality & Leisure, Energy & Natural Resources, and Financial Services. The Team Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) The DTS team provides a range of specialized services to clients, including: Data & Applied Intelligence Helping clients harness the power of data and advanced analytics to drive intelligent decision-making and business transformation. Product and Innovation Empowering clients to innovate, develop, and launch products that drive growth and competitive advantage. Technology M&A and Strategy Assisting clients in managing the technology aspects and business enablement of complex M&A, integrations, and carve-outs. Technology Transformation Supporting clients in building scalable, cost-effective IT functions that align with strategic business priorities. Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic and operational insights, as well as IT transformation support, to private equity-owned and corporate businesses through deep functional knowledge. - Advise and implement IT performance improvement programs across a wide range of industry sectors. - Conduct comprehensive technology and E-Commerce due diligence pre-transaction, and provide post-transaction services including Post-Merger Integration, Carve-outs, and 100-day planning. - Perform rapid diagnostics and detailed IT due diligence to assess a company's key technology issues, digital propositions, product profitability, cost base, processes, and opportunities for performance improvement. - Lead post-acquisition work to ensure that IT Due Diligence and Operations Due Diligence recommendations are fully realized in the shortest possible timeframe. - Drive 100-day IT planning for carve-outs, post-merger integration, and IT performance improvement initiatives. - Design and implement digital transformation programs in Data Science & Analytics, Digital Workforce & Artificial Intelligence, and Digitization. - Contribute to business development efforts by developing successful pitches and converting diagnostic phase projects into implementation work. Qualifications - Minimum 11 years of technology experience with a proven track record of executional success in IT and digital transformation (preferably in the European market). - Strong understanding of digital technologies, with analytical and data mapping skills across IT cost trends, IT 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 (pre-deal) and/or post-deal programs (mergers, carve-outs) and IT transformation initiatives. - Proven experience in IT integrations and separations, identifying IT synergies, outsourcing opportunities, and cost-reduction programs. - Ability to work effectively within international teams and deliver measurable improvements in Technology and IT performance. - Strong communication skills and executive presenceable to present findings clearly, summarize key insights, and deliver high-impact messages to senior stakeholders. - Excellent problem-solving skills, business acumen, and strategic thinking capabilities.