IT Infrastructure and M&A Support Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure and M&A Support Specialist to provide comprehensive technical support and lead IT-related initiatives during mergers and acquisitions. The role covers the entire M&A lifecycle of Post-Merger Integration—ensuring smooth infrastructure transitions and alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will also manage a range of infrastructure projects, including domain and system migrations, disaster recovery planning, and the optimisation of IT services across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

M&A Support:

• Integration Planning & Leadership:
  • Lead all IT aspects of M&A transactions, from post-merger integration, ensuring successful execution within scope, timelines, and budget.
  • Develop and oversee IT integration plans, covering infrastructure, applications, and data migration.
  • Work with cross-functional IT teams and business leaders to ensure smooth integration and alignment with corporate development goals.
• Post-Merger Integration:
  • Support the carve-out of business assets and operations and manage the seamless integration of systems post-merger.
  • Assess and implement process improvements, focusing on finance, operations, ERP systems, CRM Systems, and IT infrastructure.

IT Infrastructure Support:

• System & Domain Migrations:
  • Oversee complex IT infrastructure migrations, including domain, Office 365, and Exchange migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Project Delivery & Disaster Recovery:
  • Strategically plan, design, and implement disaster recovery services with tried and tested procedures.
  • Identify and explore opportunities to enhance infrastructure services, developing business cases for proposed technical solutions.
• Technical Support & Vendor Management:
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support, resolving escalated IT infrastructure issues.
  • Manage suppliers and contractors to ensure the delivery of complex technical solutions.
  • Maintain infrastructure-related licensing, support, and maintenance renewals, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  • Maintain technical documentation, ensuring that infrastructure, processes, and disaster recovery procedures are well-documented and updated.

Cross-Functional & Environmental Responsibility:

• Collaborate with internal IT staff, service desks, and third-party providers to optimize IT services.
• Actively participate in the company’s Green IT agenda by identifying opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications:
  • University degree in a field related to IT or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10+ years in IT infrastructure and support, with at least 3 years managing M&A projects in a global organization.
  • Proven experience in leading IT aspects of M&A lifecycle (due diligence, integration, and post-merger activities).
  • Expertise in infrastructure management, including domain migrations, Office 365 migrations, and Exchange migrations.
• Technical & Project Management Skills:
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and server virtualization (e.g., VMware/Hyper-V).
  • Experience in business transformations, data migration, and IT implementations, including IT cutover activities.
  • Proficiency in project and stakeholder management, with the ability to handle complex technical problems independently.
• Communication & Leadership:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting reports and presenting to executive leadership.
  • Strong analytical skills, with an understanding of the financial and operational impact of IT decisions.
• Other Skills:
  • Ability to work effectively in international and cross-cultural environments.
  • Experience working within governance frameworks such as ISO27001.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects.

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