🚀 Director, IT M&A - Due Diligence, Integration, and Separation

Overview

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KPMG is seeking a Director, M&A IT Due Diligence Strategy to join our Strategy Transaction group within Deal Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee comprehensive buy-side and sell-side assessments across critical IT domains for potential client acquisitions; identify key IT risks, opportunities, and investments needed, and deliver executive-level due diligence reports with strategic recommendations
• Direct IT integration and separation initiatives from planning through execution; oversee the development of strategic deliverables, including IT current state assessments, entanglement identification, IT operating model definitions, IT synergies, as well as day 1 and post-close plans
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks, ensuring rigorous oversight of project execution; lead the development of governance work products such as status reporting, risk management, and issue tracking
• Collaborate with senior cross-functional teams to identify IT-related dependencies, risks, and opportunities; ensure strategic alignment with deal objectives and respond proactively to evolving business needs
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies to promote the firm's Technology M&A offerings; identify business development opportunities, craft compelling value propositions, and engage with clients to expand the practice's reach and impact; lead strategic presentations with executive IT and business stakeholders and cultivate strong, trust-based relationships for effective communication and client satisfaction
• Lead efforts to mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in technology/business consulting and/or technology leadership, with a proven track record of leading IT transformations and advising on complex M&A transactions
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, finance or a related field from an accredited college or university is required
• Demonstrated success in leading high-impact IT-focused M&A projects with expertise in at least three of the following: system integration/separation, platform migration, IT architecture modernization, outsourcing of IT operations, or regulatory technology implementation
• In-depth knowledge of post-merger IT integration, carve-out separation, process reengineering, offshoring strategies, and IT risk and compliance management
• Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams including advanced program management skills to oversee large, complex projects delivering strategic insights to executive audiences; comprehensive understanding of IT best practices and enterprise IT ecosystems, including major ERP and business application platforms, IT solutions, systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
• Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies and driving business growth in the M&A space, including client relationship management and engagement in business development activities
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

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