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Technology M&A - Senior Leadership OpportunityThe Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Technology M&A professional to join a high-growth Transactions and Deals practice at senior leadership level.
The team advises corporate and private equity clients across the full M&A lifecycle, helping organisations understand, plan and execute the technology implications of complex transactions.
The work spans technology strategy, digital, applications, infrastructure, cloud, data, cyber security, operating models, technology costs and post-deal implementation.
Engagements include buy-side and sell-side technology due diligence, integrations, separations and carve-outs, IPOs, joint ventures, synergy programmes and the stand-up of new businesses.
This is a senior role combining client delivery, business development, team leadership and continued development of the Technology M&A proposition.
Key ResponsibilitiesYou will:
*Lead major Technology M&A engagements, acting as a senior adviser to corporate and private equity clients.

*Lead the planning and delivery of technology due diligence, integrations, separations and wider transaction programmes.

*Build and manage relationships with C-suite executives, investors, deal teams and other senior stakeholders.

*Identify new opportunities and convert relationships into new engagements and revenue.

*Lead the development and delivery of client proposals and pitches.

*Provide high-quality, commercially focused insights and recommendations on complex technology and transaction issues.

*Oversee engagement teams, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and commercially.

*Work with wider transaction, strategy and technology specialists across different sectors and geographies.

*Develop and enhance Technology M&A propositions, methodologies and services.

*Support the continued growth and strategic direction of the Technology M&A practice.

*Coach, mentor and develop junior and senior members of the team.

*Maintain strong standards around engagement quality, risk management and profitability.

Experience RequiredWe are looking for someone with significant and recent Technology M&A experience gained within consulting, professional services, private equity or a relevant senior industry environment.
You should have a strong understanding of the transaction lifecycle and the role technology plays from initial due diligence through to deal execution and post-deal integration or separation.
Relevant experience is likely to include:
*Buy-side and sell-side technology due diligence.

*Vendor assistance and sell-side preparation.

*Technology integrations, separations and carve-outs.

*Technology operating model and organisation design.

*Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) design, negotiation and implementation.

*Technology cost analysis, synergy identification and value creation.

*Programme management and execution of complex technology transformation programmes.

*Leadership of multiple concurrent M&A engagements and project teams.

Technology ExpertiseYou are likely to bring experience across several of the following areas:
*IT infrastructure, networks and data centres

*Cloud

*Cyber security

*Digital and applications

*ERP

*Data

*Technology strategy

*IT operating models

*Organisation and supplier strategy

*Technology cost optimisation and synergy identification

About YouYou will be a credible and commercially minded senior adviser who is comfortable operating with C-suite executives, investors and senior deal professionals.
You will have:
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the presence and credibility to influence senior decision-makers.

*A demonstrable track record of delivering complex Technology M&A engagements.

*Strong commercial and business development capability, including originating opportunities and developing client relationships.

*The ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous and highly pressured transaction environments.

*Strong presentation and proposal-development skills.

*Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.

*A strong understanding of current technology, M&A and private equity market trends.

*The flexibility to travel when required.

This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a growing Technology M&A business, combining complex transaction work with significant responsibility for clients, people, proposition development and future growth.