Mergers and Acquisitions Director
Posted Today by WRK digital
£165 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The IT Merger & Acquisitions Integration Lead will oversee the technical integration of two organizations during a corporate merger, ensuring operational continuity and strategic value creation. This role involves leading the Technology Integration Strategy, safeguarding business continuity, and managing critical activation requirements. The position requires a blend of hands-on execution and strategic leadership, with a focus on long-term integration planning. The ideal candidate will have proven M&A integration experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Technology Integration Strategy – Own the end-to-end technical integration plan, aligning systems, data, and processes with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Safeguard Business Continuity – Ensure core infrastructure, security, connectivity, and collaboration tools remain stable and operational throughout the transition
- Drive Day 1 Readiness – Deliver critical activation requirements including Microsoft 365, Teams, email integration, and network connectivity with clear phased implementation plans
- Build the Integration Roadmap – Work with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Operations to prioritise Technology deliverables and resource planning for longer-term integration work
- Establish Governance & Risk Frameworks – Implement security monitoring, incident response protocols, and compliance measures while managing change governance
- Be the Technology Authority – Act as the primary escalation point for integration decisions, ensuring swift resolution and transparent stakeholder communication
Key Skills:
- Proven M&A integration experience with both functional and technical delivery expertise
- Strong track record managing complex Technology programmes through organisational transitions
- Experience conducting fit/gap assessments and identifying synergies/dissynergies
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive collaboration across senior leadership
- Hands-on experience with platform migrations, system interoperability, and enterprise infrastructure
- Strategic thinker with exceptional execution capabilities
Salary (Rate): £165.00/hr
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
IT Merger & Acquisitions Integration Lead | 4-6 Month Contract (High Extension Potential) WRK digital is partnering with a major organisation navigating a transformational corporate merger. We're seeking an experienced Technical Integration Lead to drive seamless Day 1 activation and shape the Technology Roadmap beyond Day 100.
The Opportunity This is a high-impact role where you'll orchestrate the technical integration of two organisations, ensuring operational continuity while unlocking strategic value. You'll balance hands-on execution with strategic leadership, managing everything from critical systems stability to long-term integration planning.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Technology Integration Strategy – Own the end-to-end technical integration plan, aligning systems, data, and processes with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Safeguard Business Continuity – Ensure core infrastructure, security, connectivity, and collaboration tools remain stable and operational throughout the transition
- Drive Day 1 Readiness – Deliver critical activation requirements including Microsoft 365, Teams, email integration, and network connectivity with clear phased implementation plans
- Build the Integration Roadmap – Work with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Operations to prioritise Technology deliverables and resource planning for longer-term integration work
- Establish Governance & Risk Frameworks – Implement security monitoring, incident response protocols, and compliance measures while managing change governance
- Be the Technology Authority – Act as the primary escalation point for integration decisions, ensuring swift resolution and transparent stakeholder communication
What We're Looking For
- Proven M&A integration experience with both functional and technical delivery expertise
- Strong track record managing complex Technology programmes through organisational transitions
- Experience conducting fit/gap assessments and identifying synergies/dissynergies
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive collaboration across senior leadership
- Hands-on experience with platform migrations, system interoperability, and enterprise infrastructure
- Strategic thinker with exceptional execution capabilities
Start: ASAP | Duration: 4-6 months with strong extension opportunities
Skills IT Escalation Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Regulatory Requirements Strategy Integration Planning System Integration Technology Integration Resource Planning Business Continuity Planning