What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud & IT Infrastructure Advisor (Tech M&A) position at Pace Harmon?
West Monroe is searching for an Infrastructure & Cloud Services Advisor with a background in IT/public cloud strategy, processes, architecture, engineering, and/or security to join our Tech Transaction Services practice (TTS) and focus on client M&A engagements. The technical advisor will lead IT due diligence efforts to assess environments/companies our clients have identified for potential acquisition. Assessments are completed through the lens of people, process, and technology, and findings are presented to client executives, often leading to post-close remediation work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth firm and work within a collaborative, employee-centric culture!
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with TTS consultants across Cybersecurity, Software, and Data competencies in producing holistic technology due diligence summaries to be factored into client M&A decisions
- Manage client relationships and meet with PE investors to determine business and technical requirements, translating to clear projects proposals, detailed work plans, and cost estimates
- Leverage broad IT skills and experience to lead public cloud & infrastructure assessments across various industries, such as Financial Services, Private Equity, Healthcare, High Tech, Retail, etc.
- Document "as-is" technology environments, identify areas for improvement, and recommend remediations to client executives
- Identify IT process enhancement opportunities in adherence to industry-accepted best practices and compliance frameworks
- Develop strategies and tech roadmaps for improved systems architecture & engineering, cloud optimization, networking & telecommunications, information security, etc.
- Contribute to practice development, advise direct reports, and mentor junior TTS consultants
- Actively build professional and affiliate network in consulting, M&A, and broader tech communities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
- Consulting firm/industry experience preferred
- 5-10 years of experience working in IT/public cloud strategy, engineering, and architecture
- Understanding of various components of IT infrastructure architecture – on-premise systems, hybrid public cloud, end-user technology, virtualization, security, LAN/WAN, data center, etc.
- Comfortable mentoring, coaching, and leading junior teammates
- Excellent organizational, verbal, presentation/facilitation, and written communication skills
- Professional level certifications preferred: AWS, Azure, CCNA, CISSP, PMP, etc.
- Willingness to travel for client engagements – COVID-19 permitting
- Bonus – technology M&A/PE due diligence, carveout, or post-close experience
Ready to get started? Join our team and make an impact.
At West Monroe, our people are our business.
We pride ourselves on bringing a different mindset to consulting—and that takes a different approach: highly collaborative, flexible, and tenacious.
Our people-first culture is core to our identity. It’s something we care about, and something we strive to enrich and preserve. No hierarchies. No siloes. No egos. Just smart ideas, unique perspectives, and the drive to make an impact for our clients.
We also know that the best outcomes for both our people and our clients result from including diverse perspectives at the table. That’s why inclusion & diversity is one of our core values.
Every day our clients rely on us to help them tackle their greatest challenges, by strategically deploying technology through a business-focused and industry-specific lens. We bring together both the right knowledge and the right approach, so that they can capitalize on opportunities and deliver real results. That takes the right team. And that’s where you come in.
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