Principal (m/f/d) – IT M&A

Twinlake; München; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Twinlake Advisory is a specialized consultancy for IT-driven M&A and transformation projects. We support large corporations, mid-sized companies, and PE investors in carve-outs, post-merger integrations, and strategic realignments.

In these critical phases, IT becomes a key success factor—and this is exactly where we come in: we combine in-depth analysis with pragmatic execution. At Twinlake, we work as equals in an open, team-oriented environment characterized by strong cohesion, honest

Qualifikationen

• Extensive consulting experience at a senior level in IT M&A, transformations, and program leadership.
• Proven track record in leading complex programs and managing senior cross-functional teams.
• Deep expertise in IT due diligence, carve-outs, or post-merger integration with client delivery focus.
• Strong ability to present topics to management and investors in a clear, decision-ready manner.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with initiative and ability to grow topics to market.

Aufgaben

• Overall strategic responsibility for IT M&A, carve-out, integration, and transformation programs.
• Lead IT due diligence, carve-out, and post-merger integration initiatives from strategy to delivery.
• Manage large client accounts with full commercial responsibility including planning and P&L.
• Develop and advance business areas, offerings, and market positioning for sales opportunities.
• Establish governance, budgets, resources, and quality assurance for programs and accounts.
• Lead steering committees and senior-level meetings; drive strategic workshops and decisions.

Kenntnisse

IT M&A expertise

Post-merger integration

Senior leadership

C-level stakeholder management

Business development

Sales and proposals

Entrepreneurial mindset

Account development

Jobbeschreibung

Twinlake Advisory is a specialized consultancy for IT-driven M&A and transformation projects. We support large corporations, mid-sized companies, and private equity investors in carve-outs, post-merger integrations, and strategic realignments. In these critical phases, IT becomes a key success factor—and this is exactly where we come in: we combine in-depth analysis with pragmatic execution.

At Twinlake, we work as equals in an open, team-oriented environment characterized by strong cohesion, honest feedback, and a pronounced learning culture—pragmatic, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to success.

Your role

As a Principal, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic development of Twinlake and take entrepreneurial responsibility for business-critical IT M&A and transformation engagements—from go-to-market and account strategy to thought leadership and successful client delivery.

Your responsibilities include, among others:

• Overall strategic responsibility for complex IT M&A, carve-out, integration, and transformation programs, as well as key program areas for our most important clients
• Leadership of IT due diligence, carve-out, and post-merger integration initiatives from both a strategic and subject-matter perspective
• Independent management and development of large client accounts with full commercial responsibility, including account planning, P&L management, expansion of existing engagements, and identification of new business opportunities
• Active development and strategic advancement of business areas, service offerings, and market positioning—from sharpening our value proposition to translating it into sales and delivery opportunities

A core part of your role is the entrepreneurial management of client relationships, projects, and internal growth areas. You will lead complex programs, shape strategic decisions, and further develop Twinlake both professionally and commercially, including:

• Establishing and managing robust program, account, and delivery governance, including budgets, resources, commercial targets, and quality assurance
• Preparing, moderating, and leading steering committees, C-level meetings, decision forums, pitches, and strategic workshops
• Actively managing project portfolios, risks, dependencies, escalations, and financial frameworks while driving sustainable decision-making
• Building, maintaining, and expanding long-term relationships with executives, investors, C-level stakeholders, and strategic partners

You will lead experienced project teams, actively share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute your expertise to advance Twinlake, our client relationships, and our consulting approaches.

What to Expect

• Projects at the intersection of technology, strategy, and corporate development
• Direct impact on business-critical M&A transactions, strategic transformations, and the development of Twinlake
• Full ownership of large client accounts, complex programs, and strategically relevant growth areas
• Close collaboration with senior leadership, experienced colleagues, and an ambitious team with significant creative freedom
• Active involvement in shaping positioning, service offerings, proposals, sales activities, and internal initiatives
• Flexible working model with home office options combined with project-based on-site client work
• Regular team events, including monthly gatherings with team-building activities and workshops

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking colleagues for our Munich office who operate at the highest consulting level, develop client relationships entrepreneurially, lead complex programs strategically, and contribute as thought leaders to Twinlake.

Typically, you bring:

• Extensive consulting experience at a senior level, ideally with 15+ years in IT M&A, IT transformation, program management, project leadership, and client development
• Proven track record in leading complex projects, programs, or portfolios and managing interdisciplinary, senior teams
• Deep expertise in IT transformation, digitalization, corporate development, and/or M&A, particularly in IT due diligence, carve-outs, or post-merger integrations
• Strong experience in C-level stakeholder management and the ability to present complex topics in a management- and investor-ready manner
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high level of initiative, and the ability to independently build, position, and bring topics to market
• Experience in business development, sales, proposal writing, pitching, account development, and building long-term client relationships

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—motivation, curiosity, and relevant skills matter.

Why Twinlake?

At Twinlake, you won’t work on anonymous large-scale projects. Instead, you’ll be part of small teams tackling business-critical topics for our clients—close to decision-making processes and with a direct impact on project success.

This means for you:

• Tangible impact on business-critical programs, customer relationships, and strategic growth areas
• Taking personal ownership of account, project, program, and commercial responsibilities
• Direct interaction with top management (C-level), investors, shareholders, and senior stakeholders on the client side
• Significant creative freedom to actively drive business areas, service portfolio, positioning, and sales activities
• The opportunity to share knowledge, provide professional guidance to colleagues, and, as a mentor, help shape the next generation of the team
• A clear opportunity to help shape Twinlake as a technical and business leader and to actively influence the company’s strategic development
• Close collaboration within an experienced and motivated team characterized by flat hierarchies, direct communication, and high entrepreneurial standards

If you are looking for challenging projects, want to take on responsibility, and aim to grow quickly in a performance-driven yet supportive environment, Twinlake is the right place for you. We look forward to your application.