Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mutares SE & Co. KGaA is a listed private equity holding company that acquires and transforms medium-sized companies in special situations. The Project Manager will drive IT carve-out and separation projects, analyze portfolio companies' technology environments, manage IT budgets, develop governance and audit frameworks, and support IT due diligence during acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Drive IT carve-out and separation projects together with local management teams and portfolio companies
- Analysis of portfolio companies' data structure, processes and tools, as well as the development of digital target pictures and monitoring of the implementation process
- Plan and manage IT budgets of portfolio companies in close collaboration with the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) and local IT teams
- Develop IT governance and audit frameworks and conduct regular IT audits across portfolio companies
- Support the M&A team by conducting IT due diligences and assessing IT-related risks and value creation opportunities during acquisition processes
Skills
- Successfully completed a degree in the area of computer science, economical computer science or similar with outstanding results
- At least 4 years of experience in corporate, consulting, or IT-related roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach
- Business fluency in English, with the ability to communicate in a well-structured and concise manner
- Willingness to travel up to 4 days per week (typically Monday – Thursday) and to work in an international environment
- Experience in at least 3 of the following domains: ERP, IT Architecture, Client/App Management, IT Infrastructure, IT Operations, IT Migration, IT Service Management, with ERP/SAP strongly preferred
Benefits
- Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together
- Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development
- Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas
- Regular team events and offsites
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