PEPI Director - Software Product and Tech Diligence (Open to All US locations)
Company: Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
PEPI Director - Software Product and Tech Diligence (Open to All
US locations)Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States
Date Posted: Mar 29, 2023Director, Software Product and Tech
DiligenceAlvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global
professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround
management, performance improvement and corporate advisory
services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance
Improvement (PEPI) - Information Technology & Merger Integration
team. With more than 4,000 professionals based in 40 locations
across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm
excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong
operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work
closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex
business issues and maximize value.A&M's Private Equity
Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices
throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large
cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve
operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we
serve are upper middle market in the $50 million to $1 billion plus
range. -Our PEPI services include:
- Merger Integration & Carve-outs
- IT- post-acquisition implementations and integration
- Interim Management -
- Rapid Results
- Supply Chain
- CFO ServicesPrivate Equity Focused ProfessionalsWe bring a
structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We
provide private equity buyers and their portfolio companies with a
broad continuum of knowledge and tools for mergers, acquisitions,
carve-outs, joint ventures and alliances.The team works across the
full spectrum of the deal lifecycle from pre-deal technology,
operational and synergy reviews, through 'Day-1' planning, to
post-deal implementations. Our services include due diligence
(software product and tech, IT and operational), merger integration
/ carve-out planning and execution, transition service agreement
negotiation & governance, ERP implementations, IT operations & cost
reduction, and enterprise architecture.The PEPI IT group is a
growing business targeting high growth in the next two to four
years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and
build leadership skills. The leadership team is focused on
providing development opportunities, training and exposure to
international business assignments.Director:We are seeking
individuals that can lead and deliver software product and
technology due diligence assessments on target organizations for
private equity clients and their portfolio companies. In this role,
directors conduct software product and technology assessments
focused on the following key areas: product features /
functionality and product roadmaps; technology and architecture;
intellectual property and open source; R&D organization and
processes, including the software development lifecycle; R&D
OpEx and CapEx expenditures; and hosting infrastructureThese
assessments will be conducted across the following types of
engagements:
- Pre-acquisition, buy-side software product and tech due
diligence.
- Pre-transaction, sell-side software product and tech due
diligence.
- Pre-acquisition, synergy and cost take-out assessment, related
to software product and tech, for roll-up and tuck-in
acquisitions.
- Post-acquisition, software product and tech related value
creation and performance improvement, working with the recently
acquired target or an existing portfolio company.A director will
have several roles on the engagement team including:
- Define the objectives, scope and approach for software product
and tech diligence engagements, in consultation with the Managing
Director.
- Lead teams in the execution of software product and tech
diligence engagements.
- Actively lead and participate in key target and client
interactions, including interviews, interim updates, final readouts
and any follow-ups.
- Provide oversight for the development and management of the
data request list that identifies key data, artifacts, and
documentation required from the target for the assessment; includes
managing related interactions with the bankers managing the process
and the client.
- Lead and guide detailed analysis of the target across all areas
of assessment, focusing on quantitative and qualitative data
gathering, organizing, and analysis.
- Summarize key insights into client-ready exhibits, pages,
sections of the interim and final deliverables.
- Ensure the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the
day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance.
- Continue to develop our people through coaching; providing
input and guidance into the staffing process; actively
participating in staff recruitment and retention activities; and
providing leadership and support for delivery teams and staff in
local offices.
- Assist in the development and evolution of deliverables and
methodologyA director will also have several firm leadership roles
including:
- Play a leadership role in helping to develop and grow the
Software Product and Tech diligence offering group.
- Drive business development activities with target private
equity funds, in coordination with Managing Directors and other
resources.
- Develop and foster client relationships, including key decision
makers at key private equity funds.Qualifications:
- 10+ years of professional consulting or relevant industry
experience, with a minimum of five years consulting to the tech
industry or specializing in software/tech-enabled services product
management or software development.
- Desired - experience working for or with private equity
sponsors, portfolio companies, or related transaction / product and
tech due diligence experience.
- Exemplary communication skills, both oral and written,
including proven ability to directly develop and deliver
executive-level, client-ready written communication materials,
including interim updates and final deliverables.
- Demonstrated track record working with business leaders
(directors and above) as well as private equity deal staff.
- Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including
quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Previous software / product experience, either in a software
organization or related advisory experience from a top-tier
strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4
consultancy.
- Specific experience designing and leading the execution of
software product and tech assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to translate tech insights into commercial
implications.
- Bachelor's degree required, with a major in Computer Science,
Engineering, Economics or another highly analytical and rigorous
field.
- Flexibility to travel at least 75% of time.Interested in
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