M&A Integration & Separation Architect

Infosys Consulting is a global management consulting firm helping leading organisations navigate complex business and technology transformations. The M&A practice partners with corporate and private equity clients across the full deal lifecycle, combining advisory, architecture, and delivery orchestration supported by Infosys’ global delivery capability.

Experience & Expertise:

• 6+ years in M&A integration, separation, or large-scale transformation programmes
• Proven track record of defining and delivering end-to-end architecture in complex, multi-workstream environments
• Strong experience across multiple architecture domains: enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, industry platforms), cloud and infrastructure (Azure, AWS, hybrid models), data and analytics, identity and access management
• Hands-on experience with Day‑1 planning, TSA structures, and post-merger integration or carve-out execution
• Strong consulting skillset with ability to operate across strategy, design, and execution phases
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure deal environments, managing ambiguity and fixed timelines
• Ability to manage and influence cross-functional and cross-geography teams within large programmes
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders
• Ability to connect technology decisions to business value, deal rationale, and synergy outcomes

Core Consulting Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving and structured thinking capabilities
• Experience supporting business development activities including proposals, solution shaping, and client presentations is desirable
• Strong facilitation skills, with experience running client workshops and design sessions
• Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas through high-quality written and verbal communication
• Creative and inquisitive mindset, with ability to challenge assumptions and develop innovative solutions
• Business fluency in English

Architecture Leadership & Design:

• Define and own the end-to-end integration or separation architecture, including Target Operating Model, transition architectures, and phased delivery roadmap
• Translate deal thesis and business objectives into practical, executable architecture designs across applications, infrastructure, data, and processes
• Establish guiding principles, standards, and architectural guardrails to drive consistency across complex programmes

M&A Lifecycle Delivery:

• Lead pre-deal and pre-close activities, including technology due diligence, feasibility assessments, and identification of critical Day‑1 risks and dependencies
• Support post-close execution, including stabilisation, TSA exit acceleration, and transition to target state

Feasibility & Risk Management:

• Assess feasibility of integration or separation plans across enterprise applications and platforms, infrastructure and cloud environments, data and analytics architecture
• Identify key risks, constraints, and dependencies, and define pragmatic mitigation strategies aligned to deal timelines

Cross-Functional Orchestration:

• Work closely with functional workstream leads (IT, Finance, HR, Operations) to ensure alignment between architecture and business execution
• Act as a bridge between strategy and delivery teams, ensuring that designs are effectively implemented across Infosys and client delivery teams
• Support Integration Management Office (IMO) in aligning architecture decisions with programme governance and delivery milestones

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory:

• Engage with senior client stakeholders to shape decisions, challenge assumptions, and provide expert guidance
• Facilitate workshops to define architecture direction, validate assumptions, and align cross-functional teams
• Articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling way to both technical and non-technical audiences

Practice Development & Thought Leadership:

• Contribute to the development of Infosys Consulting’s M&A propositions, methodologies, and assets
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, including cloud transformation, AI-enabled operations, and digital platform integration in M&A contexts
• Coach and support junior team members, helping to build the M&A architecture capability

Location: Poland (travel as required)