1. Technology Strategy & Road mapping
- Develop and align IT strategy with business goals and private equity value creation plans.
- Design multi-year technology roadmaps to support scalable growth and digital transformation.
- Prioritize tech initiatives based on ROI, competitive differentiation, and operational impact.
2. IT Due Diligence & Post-Acquisition Integration
- Conduct IT due diligence assessments during acquisitions to identify risks, synergies, and investment needs.
- Lead post-merger IT integration efforts to consolidate systems, eliminate redundancies, and achieve synergy targets.
- Standardize infrastructure and application stacks across portfolio platforms.
3. Infrastructure & Systems Optimization
- Evaluate and optimize existing IT infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments.
- Oversee modernization of legacy systems and adoption of scalable cloud solutions.
- Ensure high availability, system performance, and business continuity.
4. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Implement IT governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting standards.
- Ensure data privacy, cybersecurity compliance (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR), and audit readiness.
- Establish vendor management protocols and third-party risk oversight.
5. Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Identify opportunities for automation, AI integration, and digital enablement across business functions.
- Guide implementation of ERP, CRM, and data analytics platforms to enhance decision-making.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through technology.
6. IT Team Leadership & Organizational Design
- Build, lead, and mentor IT teams or augment with external resources.
- Define roles, recruit key talent, and create organizational IT structures that align with company growth stages.
- Provide leadership coaching and succession planning within the technology function.
7. Budgeting & Vendor Management
- Develop and manage IT budgets to optimize capital and operating expenditures.
- Negotiate technology vendor contracts and service-level agreements.
- Drive cost-efficiency through vendor consolidation and strategic sourcing.