Ankura · 4 hours ago
Senior Managing Director, Data & Technology, IT Transformation
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAnkura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth, specializing in Data Analytics & AI, Analytics & Data Strategy, and Cybersecurity. The IT Transformation Senior Managing Director role is an executive position focused on driving business origination, delivering complex client engagements, and scaling the IT advisory team in private equity and corporate M&A contexts.
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Responsibilities
Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements that generate $3 - $5 million+ annually
Establish the strategic roadmap and go-to-market plan for IT Transformation, aligning it with the firm’s global growth objectives
Develop and implement a clear strategy into the firm’s service offerings and processes to help drive new revenue opportunities
Serve as the executive engagement partner and quality assurance oversight for all major IT-related M&A and transformation projects, ensuring client satisfaction and driving follow-on work
Lead comprehensive IT engagements advising clients on deal strategy, EBITDA proforma assessments, key risks, and value creation opportunities
Serve as the expert lead for complex IT carve-out and divestiture projects, applying an end-to-end strategy and execution methodology. Key focus areas include Day One readiness, Transitional Service Agreements (TSA) management, and cost-to-separate analysis.Lead cross-functional post-close projects, including integration PMO leadership, to achieve cost synergy capture and operational optimization
Advise on areas such as application consolidation, operating model design, and employee re-organization
Design and implement solutions for G&A functions (Finance, HR, IT), including mapping corporate strategy to a new functional operating model and designing global risk mitigation and KPI tracking tools
Design, craft and deliver client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
Participate in business development activities such as public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events and client meetings
Serve as a thought leader within the organization on M&A and IT Transformation innovation, sharing knowledge and best practices
Market research and analysis, GTM strategy development, and sales enablement
Responsible for innovating and enhancing the D&T business group technological capabilities and offerings
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or another analytical area
15+ years of progressive experience in M&A advisory, with a deep focus on the IT function within consulting
Proven track record with private equity clients
The candidate will possess a strong personal brand and deep market-making relationships resulting in a robust flow of inbound calls and bookings
A successful track record of revenue generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
Strong background in financial analysis, including developing and tracking one-time cost to achieve models, synergy analysis, and reporting financial metrics to executive committees
Experience with end-to-end strategy and execution carveout or merger technology
Company
Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group is a business advisory and expert services firm.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (11)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$810MKey Investors
Madison Dearborn Partners
2021-11-18Private Equity
2021-03-22Debt Financing· $710M
2016-03-03Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lavin
Chief Executive Officer
Angela L. Cinefro
President
Recent News
2025-11-03
Business Recorder
2025-09-19
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