IT M&A Manager (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for a strong, internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house for the defence industry and at the same time driving pioneering technological and industrial innovations in the civil markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The Group structure includes the five Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions and Power Systems divisions. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com

Implementation and management of IT-Due-Diligence audits for corporate purchases, sales, carve-outs and joint ventures - incl. Analysis of infrastructure, applications, data flows, contracts and risks Creation, maintenance and development of IT-M&A-Playbooks, templates, evaluation frameworks and standard methods for the professionalization of M&A processes Definition of IT integration, separation and transformation strategies and the development of detailed migration, cutover and transition plans in line with higher-level M&A objectives Establishment, control and professional management of IT-M&A workstreams, including governance structures, milestones, reporting and risk management Coordination of cross-functional IT teams and external consultancy partners across the entire transaction cycle Responsibility for the qualitative implementation of projects in the area of responsibility Construction and control of M&A-specific IT budgets, cost models and resource planning across all Transaction Workstreams Monitoring progress, risks, milestones and dependencies as well as ensuring clear action tracking and addressable reporting

Multiannual experience in the IT-M&A environment, in particular in IT due diligence, carve-outs, integration and transformation planning as well as post-Merger integration Experience in the development and application of IT-M&A frameworks, playbooks, templates and structured evaluation and integration methods as well as post-Merger integration Understanding IT architectures, infrastructure, application landscapes, data flows and technological dependencies as well as Transactional Service Agreements Knowledge in license management, IT contract management and basics in the IT environment (IP, software and service contracts) Strong competencies in risk analysis, assessment of technical debt, compliance (data protection, cybersecurity) and ensuring operational continuity Ability to control, structure and coordinate complex IT-M&A workstreams and transition scenarios Experience with I/T budgeting, cost estimates and modelling of IT cost structures within M&A transactions Analytical, Structured and Methodical Working with High Problem Solution Focus Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Sovereign appearance and clear communication, also in critical M&A situations and under high time pressure Pragmatism, self-responsibility and targeted working in dynamic, incomplete information situations Embossed analytical skills and structured, solution-oriented thinking High enforcement and security in dealing with different stakeholders Ability to prepare complex technical and organisational issues in a manner that is appropriate to the address Technical understanding combined with detailed orientation and ability to multitasking High loadability, reliability and ability to control multiple parallel workstreams

At our location in Düsseldorf we offer you:

Employee income Flexible working time models and VIVA family service Fitness and health services Subsidised operating restaurant Occupational pension Bike Leasing Employee share purchase program Corporate Benefits Platform Germany Ticket as a Job Ticket Individual and diverse external as well as internal developments, including at the Rheinmetall Academy and via an e-learning platform Professional integration process accompanied by a digital onboarding tool