Freelance Integration Project Manager (mwd)

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead and deliver IT workstreams in the context of M&A transactions (acquisitions divestitures restructuring).

Ensure secure structured and timely separation or integration of IT systems infrastructure applications and data while maintaining business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Project Leadership:

Build and manage detailed IT project plans (systems infrastructure applications data)
Define governance and reporting structures
Manage timelines budget scope and resources
Identify technical and operational risks and implement mitigation plans
Report progress to IT leadership and program steering committees

IT Carve-Out / Carve-In Execution:

Lead IT due diligence analysis (applications infrastructure contracts licenses)
Define target IT architecture (TOM Target Operating Model)
Manage separation or integration of:
- ERP systems
- Cloud environments
- Infrastructure & networks
- End-user computing
- Identity & access management
- Cybersecurity controls
Oversee data migration strategy and execution
Coordinate TSA (Transition Service Agreements) from an IT perspective
Ensure Day 1 readiness and Day 2 stabilization

Business & IT Alignment:

Translate business requirements into IT deliverables
Coordinate with Finance HR Supply Chain and Operations stakeholders
Align technical roadmaps with integration timelines
Ensure minimal disruption to business operations

Risk & Security Management

Assess cybersecurity and compliance risks during transition
Ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance
Manage third-party vendors and system integrators
Oversee access segregation and system disentanglement

Qualifications :

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills

Strong experience in IT project management
Experience in at least one IT carve-in or carve-out
Solid understanding of enterprise architecture environments
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP Oracle Dynamics etc.)
Experience with cloud migration (Azure AWS GCP is a plus)
Data migration planning and execution experience
Understanding of cybersecurity and access management

Methodology:

Familiar with PMI PRINCE2 Agile or hybrid methodologies
Experience in structured IT governance environments

Soft Skills:

Strong stakeholder management
Ability to work under tight deadlines (Day 1 constraints)
Structured and analytical mindset
Strong communication skills (technical & non-technical audiences)
High resilience in complex and ambiguous environments

Profile

Masters degree in IT Engineering or Business
58 years of experience in IT project management
Experience in M&A transformation or IT separation projects
Experience in international environments preferred
Fluent English required

Additional Information :

Working Conditions:

Onsite position

All our positions are open to people with disabilities

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Contract

Lead and deliver IT workstreams in the context of M&A transactions (acquisitions divestitures restructuring).Ensure secure structured and timely separation or integration of IT systems infrastructure applications and data while maintaining business continuity. Key Responsibilities: IT Project Leader...