Associate Director - Technology Integration

Warner Scott Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Scott Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director to lead ERP-focused M&A engagements for a leading UK professional services network based in London. You will drive SAP integration projects, carve-outs and ERP separations, while managing multi-disciplinary teams and client relationships.

Role emphasizes seniority, strategic advisory across due diligence to execution, and delivery excellence within a fast-growing Deal Execution practice.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP ERP products, including SAP integration in post-merger scenarios or carve-outs.
• Track record leading complex ERP projects with multi-disciplinary teams in consulting, corporate or public sectors.
• Understanding of ERP modules such as Procurement, Materials Management, Inventory, Manufacturing, Warehouse and Finance & Controlling.
• Strong grasp of deal lifecycle and IT contributions from due diligence to transitional service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and day-to-day delivery of complex ERP-focused M&A engagements, including SAP integration and carve-out projects.
• Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and other transactions, focusing on ERP implementation, separation and integration.
• Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements.
• Proactively develop thought leadership and build a strong internal and external network.
• Inspire, motivate, coach and develop project team members, providing constructive 360-degree feedback.

Skills

SAP ERP

ERP project leadership

Client relationship management

ERP integration

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading UK professional services network is looking to hire at Associate Director level into its Deal Execution practice, based in London, with a specialisation in technology, digital, AI and M&A. This is a senior hire within a fast-growing, high-performing team that has witnessed unprecedented activity in recent years, and is on track to double in size again over the next three years. The team is part of a diverse global network, working collaboratively to orchestrate the firm's broad set of capabilities within its Deal Advisory business, offering a fast-track career growth opportunity with genuine scope for progression.

The Role

You will build deep client relationships, acting as the trusted "go-to" advisor for senior executives, whilst leading the design and delivery of complex engagements from scoping through to execution.

Working closely with Partners and Directors, you will lead teams across acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and other transactions, with a particular focus on ERP implementation, separation and SAP integration. You will act as a primary point of contact for clients, building and commercialising senior relationships, whilst overseeing scoping, fee negotiation, risk management, and the coaching and development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and day-to-day delivery of complex ERP-focused M&A engagements, including SAP integration and carve-out projects.
• Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and other transactions, with a focus on ERP implementation, separation and integration.
• Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements.
• Proactively develop thought leadership and build a strong internal and external network.
• Inspire, motivate, coach and develop project team members, providing constructive 360-degree feedback.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working with SAP ERP products, ideally including SAP integration in a post-merger scenario or SAP carve-out experience within a divestiture.
• Track record of leading complex ERP projects with multi-disciplinary teams, in a consulting, corporate or public sector environment.
• Understanding of general business processes and ERP modules, such as Procurement, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, and Finance and Controlling.
• Strong understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of IT within it, from due diligence through to concluding transitional service agreements.

What's on Offer?

• Work directly with Partners and Directors on some of the largest and most high-profile Technology in M&A engagements in the market.
• Gain exposure to a rapidly growing, market-leading practice operating at the forefront of the technology M&A boom.
• Play a key role in expanding the firm's ERP knowledge, capabilities and experience across the team.
• A collaborative, high-performance environment with genuine investment in your development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&A professional to step into a senior leadership role, combining deep ERP and deal expertise with client ownership and team development responsibility within one of the market's most successful and fast-growing Deal Execution teams.