Job Description M&A IT Strategy / Technology Strategy – Senior Consultant
Company: Big 4 Consulting Firm
Practice: Strategy & Transactions – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Position: Senior Consultant
Experience: 3–6 Years
Locations: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Mumbai
Education: MBA from Tier 1 / Tier 2 Institute (Mandatory)
M&A Experience: Preferred, Not Mandatory
About the Role
We are looking for experienced IT Strategy / Technology Strategy Consultants to join the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice of a leading Big 4 Consulting firm.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in IT Strategy, Technology Consulting, IT Transformation, or Technology Advisory. Candidates with or without direct M&A experience are eligible, provided they have relevant technology strategy and consulting experience.
The role involves advising clients on IT strategy, technology transformation, IT integration and separation, and technology-related challenges associated with business transformation and M&A transactions.
Key Responsibilities
1. IT Strategy & Technology Consulting
- Develop IT and technology strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Assess existing enterprise IT landscapes and recommend improvements.
- Support IT operating model design, technology roadmaps, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Evaluate enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and IT architecture.
- Identify opportunities for technology optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
2. M&A IT Advisory & Transformation
- Support technology assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Participate in IT due diligence, integration, separation, and transformation projects.
- Assist with Day 1 / Day 2 readiness planning and business continuity strategies.
- Support IT integration planning, application rationalization, and data migration strategies.
- Contribute to IT cost assessments, synergy identification, and transition planning.
Prior M&A experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
3. Enterprise Technology Assessment
- Evaluate enterprise IT environments, including ERP, CRM, HRIS, and other business applications.
- Assess infrastructure, cloud environments, cybersecurity, and data management capabilities.
- Support technology architecture assessments and IT modernization initiatives.
- Identify technology risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
4. Client Engagement & Project Delivery
- Work closely with client stakeholders to understand business and technology requirements.
- Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, and technology assessments.
- Prepare client presentations, strategic recommendations, and project deliverables.
- Manage assigned project workstreams and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
- Support project planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
- Mentor junior team members when required.
Mandatory Requirements
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in IT Strategy, Technology Strategy, Technology Consulting, or IT Transformation.
- MBA from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute – Mandatory.
- Strong understanding of corporate IT landscapes, enterprise technology, and IT strategy development.
- Experience working on technology consulting, IT advisory, IT transformation, or strategic technology projects.
- Experience in client-facing consulting engagements, stakeholder management, and preparing strategic recommendations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage assigned workstreams and deliver high-quality client deliverables.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in M&A IT Due Diligence, IT Integration, IT Separation, or Divestiture.
- Exposure to Day 1 / Day 2 planning, Transition Service Agreements (TSA), and synergy assessment.
- Knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Exposure to Cloud Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, IT Infrastructure, and Data Migration.
- Understanding of IT Operating Models, IT Cost Optimization, and IT Financials.
- Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, MS Visio, and MS Project.
- Previous experience in Big 4 or other management/technology consulting firms.
Educational Qualification
- MBA from a Tier 1 / Tier 2 business school is mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred but not mandatory.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A Technology Strategy or IT Consulting professional with 3–6 years of relevant experience and an MBA from a Tier 1 / Tier 2 institute, who has worked on enterprise IT strategy, IT transformation, technology assessments, or technology advisory projects.
Candidates with strong IT Strategy / Technology Strategy experience without direct M&A exposure are encouraged to apply.