M & Programme Lead

Merger and Acquisition - Programme Lead

• Location: Stevenage in Hertfordshire
• Contract: Inside IR35 – day rate to be discussed on application
• Must have in-depth and widespread large‑scale PE‑backed M&A experience from recent roles.
• Start date must be 27th July or within a few days at the very latest.

An exciting role in a rapidly growing, PE‑backed organisation. We are seeking an experienced M&A Programme Director to be accountable for all technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including integration into the group whilst realising the potential synergistic values to be created.

The role is accountable for establishing and maintaining the IT M&A Playbook, leading IT due diligence, assessing acquisition targets, developing integration strategies and delivering successful technology integration programmes whilst protecting business continuity, security and customer outcomes.

The role acts as the single point of accountability for IT throughout the acquisition lifecycle – from initial target assessment through to post‑integration value realisation.

Working with the wider IT team to deliver the objectives, creating hybrid teams to ensure smooth transition of service following integration.

• Develop and maintain IT M&A strategy & Playbook ownership
• M&A technology due diligence framework creation and implementation
• Integration planning & mobilisation
• Target state architecture & technology alignment
• Programme delivery
• Governance, risk & assurance
• Business change & stakeholder management

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.