Head of M&A, International PE-Backed IT Services Buy&Build, Düsseldorf/Frankfurt/Munich, Germany

PER; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PER is seeking a Head of M&A to lead deal origination, execution, and strategic initiatives for an IT services buy-and-build plan in Germany. The role offers flexibility with location near Frankfurt, Düsseldorf or Munich, and reports to the corporate development team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing and closing mid-market IT services deals within PE-backed environments, and will manage transactions end-to-end while guiding founders and executives through growth

Qualifications

• Sourcing and executing mid-market deals, ideally in PE-backed contexts.
• Track record closing transactions and building proprietary deal pipelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with founders.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset with high personal drive.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and commercial skills with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities across the German Mittelstand IT services landscape
• Manage M&A transactions end-to-end from sourcing to due diligence, valuation, negotiation, integration planning
• Act as trusted counterpart to founders and entrepreneurs, guiding them through the process
• Take full ownership of the M&A process with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Work closely with the CEO, board, and investors to shape the inorganic growth strategy
• Grow and develop the M&A team as the platform scales

Skills

Deal sourcing

Mid-market M&A

PE background

IT services/tech sector

Leadership & teamwork

German & English fluency

Job description

Reference: 15107 New
Head of M&A, International PE-Backed IT Services Buy&Build, Düsseldorf/Frankfurt/Munich, Germany
Our client, is arapidly growing IT services provider, backed by a leading international investorand positioned as an independent platform with strong ambitions for expansion across Germany’s Mittelstand.

Corporate Development / M&A

Germany

5 - 10 years

10 - 15 years

About our client

Our client, is arapidly growing IT services provider, backed by a leading international investorand positioned as an independent platform with strong ambitions for expansion across Germany’s Mittelstand. With a comprehensive offering thebusiness benefits from a differentiated one-stop-shop model and a strong regional footprint.

They are now entering a phase of accelerated inorganic growth and are looking to appoint a Head of M&A to lead deal origination, execution, and strategic initiatives. While they can be flexible with the location, ideally the candidate would be based near Frankfurt, Düsseldorf or Munich.

What the job involves

• Building and developing a strong, sustainable pipeline of acquisition opportunities across the German Mittelstand IT services landscape
• Managing M&A transactions end-to-end, from initial sourcing through due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration planning
• Acting as a trusted counterpart to founders and entrepreneurs, guiding them through the process and strengthening the client’s presence in the market
• Taking full ownership of the M&A process with a hands‑on, pragmatic approach
• Working closely with the CEO, board, and investors to shape the inorganic growth strategy
• Growing and developing the M&A team as the platform scales

Who we are looking for

• Several years of experience sourcing and executing deals ideally in the mid-market, gained in a private equity fund or the M&A team of a PE-backed portfolio company
• Proven track record in building proprietary deal pipelines and successfully closing transactions, ideally in the IT services/technology sector
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust with German founders and entrepreneurs
• A natural networker with an entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset and high personal drive
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and commercial skills, with strong communication and presentation abilities
• Fluency in German and English