M&A Applications Lead

Job description

Role: M&A Applications Lead

Location: San Jose CA - onsite

Seeking an M&A Applications Lead to support mergers acquisitions by enabling the successful assessment integration and optimization of enterprise applications In this role you will conduct end to end applications due diligence evaluate the target companys technology ecosystem and map their application landscape to client enterprise systems Your work will accelerate acquisition readiness minimize integration risks ensure continuity of critical applications and data and enable scalable technology solutions across business units

This role is ideal for someone with strong cross functional application experience including Quote to Cash who can quickly understand unfamiliar systems identify risks and shape integration plans that support a smooth transition into the client environment. You must also demonstrate the ability to work effectively with management at all levels from operational leaders to executive stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Due Diligence Assessment

Perform comprehensive application discovery across the target company including HR Marketing CRM Quote to Cash ERP and Support systems

Map target company applications against clients enterprise landscape to assess integration feasibility and identify risks gaps and redundancies

Collaborate with Corporate Dev Business stakeholders and IT Application architects to define and finalize integration plans and support MA milestone deliverables

Lead deep dive assessment of end-to-end Quote to Cash including Lead Opportunity CPQ Order Billing Revenue Recognition flows for acquired companies identifying gaps risks and required changes across SFDC SAP and downstream systems

Identify cross functional dependencies and integration risks escalate blockers and drive timely decision making to protect critical go live timelines

Synthesize findings into clear executive ready documents and recommendations

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in information technology computer science engineering business or a related field

10 years of experience working across enterprise applications with strong exposure to CRM Quote to Cash and ERP platforms

Experience supporting MA integrations with compressed timelines and evolving requirements balancing speed with risk management

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business friendly language

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree

Experience with Salesforce SFDC CPQ SAP Coupa Workday Marketo or similar enterprise systems

Prior experience in MA due diligence enterprise architecture or IT integration programs

Understanding of compliance security and data governance regulations

Relevant professional certifications such as

Salesforce Administrator Certified Application Architect

SAP Certified Application Associate

Workday Pro HCM

What You Bring

Curiosity adaptability and the ability to untangle complex application ecosystems

A structured approach to evaluation and documentation

Strong stakeholder partnership skills across technical and non-technical teams

Comfort working independently and driving clarity amid evolving deal timelines

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Enterprise Architecture Quote to Cash CRM