IT Carve-Out Due Diligence Lead - Infrastructure Focus in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Carve‑Out Due Diligence Lead to manage a critical diligence project. The role involves leading assessments of the IT landscape within an infrastructure focus and identifying risks and opportunities for a large‑scale carve-out. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in IT due diligence and the ability to operate effectively in a remote environment. This position offers a contract for 6 weeks with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in IT due diligence and carve‑out projects.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure services and operational IT.
• Ability to work independently and drive outcomes in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT due diligence for a complex carve‑out transaction.
• Assess IT organization, governance, and delivery capability.
• Analyze IT infrastructure, support services, and vendor landscape.
• Highlight key IT separation risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

IT due diligence

Project leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational IT knowledge

Independent work

Job description

IT Carve‑Out Due Diligence Lead – Infrastructure Focus

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 weeks (starting next week) – may extend to Carveout delivery

Client: Infrastructure Client

We are supporting a carve‑out diligence project for a services business being acquired.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a seasoned IT Due Diligence Lead with deep experience in large‑scale carve‑outs, ideally within infrastructure sector. You’ll take a leadership role in a fast‑paced diligence process, assessing the IT landscape and identifying separation risks and value creation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT due diligence for a complex carve‑out transaction
• Assess IT organization, governance, and delivery capability
• Review business applications (front & back office), licensing, and IP arrangements
• Analyze IT infrastructure, support services, and vendor landscape
• Evaluate customer/supplier system integration and data entanglement
• Identify standalone IT architecture adjustments and TOM optimisation
• Assess one‑off and ongoing IT costs
• Highlight key IT separation risks and mitigation strategies

Ideal Profile

• Proven track record in IT due diligence and carve‑out projects
• Strong understanding of infrastructure services and operational IT
• Ability to work independently and drive outcomes in a remote setting
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on delivery capability

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