Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who 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 Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Our DTS team covers the full breadth of Technology Consulting and M&A services, including -
- Technology M&A and Strategy - Assist clients to manage the technology aspects and business enablement of complex M&A, integrations and carve-outs as well as post-deal value creation
- Technology Consulting End to end technology advisory for clients, including developing technology roadmaps, platform/cloud/data advisory as well as transformation excellence for a digital transformation
- Data & AI services - Helping clients in harnessing the power of data and cutting-edge analytics to drive intelligent decision-making and transform businesses
- Develop GenAI and Agentic AI solutions that create real business value for clients through process re-invention
How You Will Contribute
As a Director in the Technology M&A team, you will play a leading role in executing large, complex M&A engagements. You will be responsible for delivering IT due diligence, risk assessment, and value creation, as well as leading post-transaction IT integration or separation efforts (e.g., carve-outs). In this role, you will act as a subject-matter expert, manage workstreams and client relationships, and contribute to business development and thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Deal / Due Diligence
- Lead major IT due diligence engagements (buy-side, sell-side) assessing target companies across key technology domains: applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, third-party vendors, technical debt, and cloud strategy
- Identify technology risks, dependency issues, synergies, and cost-saving / value-creation opportunities
- Oversee development of detailed deliverables: data request lists, interview guides, architecture diagrams, risk heatmaps, cost models, synergy models, TSA (Transition Service Agreement) schedules, one-time and recurring cost estimates
- Present findings and recommendations to C-level / senior business and IT stakeholders, translating technical insights into business implications
- Drive proposal development: define scope, staffing, pricing, and methodology; support go-to-market efforts for new clients in the technology M&A space.
- Post-Deal / Integration & Separation
- Lead post-merger integration or carve-out (separation) programs as a part of the Integration Management Office (IMO) or Separation Management Office (SMO).
- Design the target / future-state IT-operating model (organization structure, governance, processes, systems) to align with business strategy.
- Develop and manage detailed integration or separation plans, including Day-1 readiness, go-live plans, workstreams (e.g., applications, infrastructure, data, security), transition timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Establish and run program governance: define KPIs, risk and issue logs, status reporting, milestone tracking, and steering-committee management.
- Manage TSA design and execution, including negotiation of scope, service definitions, responsibilities, SLAs, and exit mechanisms
- Lead technology rationalization: identify redundant systems, platforms, and vendors; define consolidation or carve-out approach; optimize cloud / infrastructure footprint
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to managers, senior managers, and junior staff; build a highperforming team
- Client Engagement & Relationship Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (CIO, CTO, CFO, deal sponsors) on technologyrelated M&A topics
- Contribute to business development: lead on pitches, support proposal writing, identify cross-sell opportunities, build long-term client relationships
- Stay current on market trends in technology (cloud, SaaS, data, cyber) and M&A (e.g., carve-outs, TSAs), developing intellectual capital, thought leadership, and best practices.
- Firm Leadership and Team Building
- Mentor and develop other professionals in the team (senior managers, managers, associates)
- Build and scale the M&A technology practice by contributing to recruiting, capability development, and internal knowledge-sharing.
- Contribute to internal communities of practice, develop tools, playbooks, and frameworks for diligence and integration
Qualifications
- 12+ years of professional experience in technology consulting, M&A advisory, strategy & transactions, or a combination
- Deep experience in IT due diligence AND post-merger integration / separation programs
- Prior exposure to large, complex deals (corporate / private equity) as a lead or senior contributor
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, applications (custom and off-the-shelf), infrastructure (on-prem / cloud), data platforms, cybersecurity, and SaaS
- Familiarity with vendor management, outsourcing/offshoring, TSA design, and IT operating models
- Experience in technology rationalization, cloud migration, and IT transformation
- Ability to model IT costs, synergies, one-time separation costs, and run-rate estimates
- Strong analytical skills, able to convert technical assessment into business risks, ROI, and value levers
- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams
- Experience in governance, risk management, status reporting, stakeholder management
- Excellent planning, resourcing, and budgeting capabilities
- Experience managing and mentoring mid- to senior-level teams
- Strong client-facing skills; able to present to and influence C-suite / senior business leaders
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce high-quality deliverables (reports, presentations)
- Experience in contributing to proposals, pricing, scoping, and pitches. Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities in the M&A space
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar
- MBA or Master's degree is a strong plus
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
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.
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