Associate Director, Tech M&A

Job Description Description Key responsibilities: - Provide strategic operational insight IT transformation support to private equity owned and corporate businesses (deep functional knowledge) - Advising and implementing IT performance improvement programs across a wide range of industry sectors - Evaluating both cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities - Carry out effective technology and E-Commerce due diligence pre-transaction, and provide necessary post transaction services (Post Merger Integration, Carve Out, 100-day planning) - Conduct rapid diagnostics & detailed IT due diligence looking into a company's immediate and future major Technology issues, digital propositions, product profitability, cost base, processes and overall options for performance improvement - Leading the post-acquisition work to ensure that the IT Due Diligence and Operations Due Diligence was realized in full and in the shortest possible time - 100-day IT planning for carve-outs and post-merger integration, and performance improvement initiatives - Design and implement Digital Transformation initiatives in Data Science & Analytics, Digital Workforce & Artificial Intelligence and Digitization. - Contribute to business development activity including developing successful pitches and selling, on from the initial diagnostic project phase into implementation work Requirements: - Technology background with track record of executional success in IT / digital transformation (preferably in European market) - Strong understanding of digital technology including, analysis and data mapping skills of IT cost trends, IT product and support systems and vendor / supplier relationships - Excellent financial skills and experience in Top Tier strategy consultancy / Big 4 advisory / boutique IT consulting firms / consulting arms of big IT firms - A recent track record of successfully delivering IT due diligence (pre-deal) and/or post deal (merger / carve-out) IT program and/or IT transformation - Experience in IT integrations and separations, identifying IT synergies, outsourcing opportunities and costs reduction programs - Proven ability to work in international teams and create measurable and identifiable improvements in Technology & IT - Strong communication skills with requisite gravitas ability to present it in a clear and meaningful way; ability to conceptualize, summarize, and provide key messages to senior client maps - Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen Inclusive Diversity A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way. Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.