Senior Technology Delivery Manager - M&A, Oliver Wyman

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technology Delivery Manager to lead technology integration in mergers and acquisitions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the technology landscape while driving innovation and ensuring seamless transitions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex software projects and a strong understanding of IT systems. Join a dynamic environment where you can enhance your leadership skills and make a significant impact on the company's success.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology delivery management for M&A.
• Strong understanding of IT systems and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology integration for mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop project plans and manage timelines for M&A activities.

Skills

Technology Delivery Management

Project Management

Software Development

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organisation transformation. The firm has more than 6,500 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimise their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organisational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities.

Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com .

OWG Tech department is seeking a seasoned Senior Technology Delivery Manager to spearhead technology integration in mergers and acquisitions. This role demands a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record in managing complex software projects. The successful candidate will align technology integration with MMC's standards, drive innovation, and ensure seamless transitions, all while actively engaging in processes to guarantee successful delivery. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape our technology landscape and enhance leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

We will count on you to:

• Lead the technology integration process for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with MMC standards, best practices, and objectives related to software solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans and timelines for technology-related M&A activities, focusing on adherence to schedules and compliance with technological and security requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, Product Owners (PO), Project Managers (PM), Development teams, Senior Management, and relevant business domains to ensure successful integration of software solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology integration in M&A projects, ensuring a smooth transition into existing infrastructure and compliance with security requirements.
• Conduct thorough technology due diligence to assess the IT/software solutions landscape of target companies and identify potential integration challenges.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate user adoption of the acquiring organization's infrastructure and standards.
• Monitor and report on the progress of technology integration projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards are met.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers involved in M&A technology projects, ensuring alignment with integration goals.
• I dentify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in technology delivery and integration, particularly in software development and deployment.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in technology delivery management, particularly in the software development aspects of mergers and acquisitions, is essential
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex technology integration projects, especially in software environments.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and software architecture.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with change management and driving organisational change.
• Excellent project management skills, with PMP or similar certification preferred.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.