Technology Programme Manager - M&A

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in London is seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead critical workstreams for M&A projects. The role requires 8+ years of IT project management experience and familiarity with enterprise systems and cloud platforms. You will engage with clients to develop strategies, manage stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT programme/project management, especially in M&A.
• Experience in consultancy or professional services environments.
• Comfortable leading sessions and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support M&A IT execution projects.
• Establish and manage IT workstreams with detailed planning.
• Facilitate workshops and lead discussions with clients.

Skills

IT programme/project management

Stakeholder management

M&A project experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Enterprise systems

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description

The Consultancy Group are currently supporting a global Consultancy on a complex carve-out, integration, and transformation and are seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead and support critical IT workstreams across the deal portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• M&A IT Execution: Lead and support both separation and integration projects from planning through delivery, ensuring all IT considerations are addressed
• Project Management: Establish and manage IT workstreams, develop detailed plans, track progress, and deliver against key milestones
• Client Engagement: Facilitate workshops, lead discussions, and run working sessions with client stakeholders across IT and business functions
• Analysis & Delivery: Produce structured outputs including technology due diligence, infrastructure assessments, carve-out/integration plans, cost models, and TSA requirements
• Strategic Advice: Advise on IT risks, dependencies, synergies, and one-off costs to support deal value and execution strategy
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across all functional areas
• Output Creation: Develop client-ready deliverables and recommendations with minimal oversight

Requirements

This role requires an individual with strong experience in IT M&A projects, particularly in carve-out and integration scenarios. You must be comfortable leading sessions, managing stakeholders at multiple levels, and driving delivery. You will need to provide practical, actionable IT and technology advice in a deal context.

• 8+ years in IT programme/project management, with a focus on M&A
• Experience in consultancy or professional services environments
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, infrastructure, and cloud platforms