Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Lead (H/F)

About the role

Take a step forward and let Edenred surprise you. Every day, we deliver innovative solutions to improve the life of millions of people, connecting employees, companies, and merchants all around the world. We know there are hundred ways for you to grow. With us, you will expand your skills in a multicultural, challenging, and dynamic environment. Dare to join Edenred and get ready to thrive in a global company that will offer you endless opportunities. Edenred is all about meritocracy. You come as you are, and you contribute. Indeed, the Edenred Group recognizes, recruits and develops all talents and singularities. We are committed to preventing all forms of discrimination and to providing all our candidates with equal opportunities regardless of their gender and gender expression, disability, origin, religious belief and sexual orientation or any other criteria. YOU WILL VIBE WITH US The Mergers and Acquisitions technology Lead will report directly to the Director of Strategic projects, Mergers and Acquisitions and global PMO. Your main responsibilities will be to help define and deploy the framework for Due Diligences as well as for the Post-Merger Integrations, to lead the Technology stream of the Due Diligences in close collaboration with the Business, follow-up on opportunities with the Business Lines and the Mergers and Acquisitions Global Team, take part in the assessment of opportunities for the Technology part. Your main missions will be the following: 1. Define the framework for Due Diligences Define the approach and the methodology for the Technology to Due Diligences: from the identification of the need with the Business to the realization of the Due Diligence Depending on the type of deal, define in relation with the relevant teams (architecture, IT security, infrastructure) templates / tools / questionnaires to be used for each of the Technology stream Deploy the methodology within the M&A Global team and the Business Lines 2. Lead the Technology stream of Due Diligences in close collaboration with the Business Define along with the Business the Tech Due Diligences expectations / objectives Set up the team (internal and external contributions if needed) to be mobilized on the Tech Due Diligence Define experts' sessions scope and questionnaires and facilitate sessions Consolidate and review Due Diligences Technology reports as well as integration estimates Take part in the follow-up sessions and report on Technology progress to the dedicated Due Diligence team Prepare Technology assessment for the Investment Committees held with the Group Executive Committee 3. Define the framework for Post-Merger Integrations Define along with the PMI team (Tech and Business) the approach for Technology Post-Merger Integrations and deploy it among the PMI teams and the M&A Global Team Define governance for the Technology part and set up Steering Committees with the EVP Technology as well as with the Business Unit being integrated Formalize and share the monthly integration status update 4. Follow-up on opportunities with the Business Lines and the Mergers and Acquisitions Global Team, take part in the assessment of opportunities for the Digital part Participate to the bi-monthly M&A follow-up meetings with the M&A Global team Follow-up on opportunities with the Business Lines key stakeholders, help evaluate potential Digital opportunities and anticipate the launch of the due diligences (expectations, pre-analysis of the target landscape, integration scenarios) 5. Support the optimization of Group IT Vendor Management process to enhance its performance and collaboration with internal stakeholders Conduct an assessment of existing IT vendor management process (practices, documentation, KPIs, governance) to identify gaps and improvement opportunities Define and implement process enhancements (e.g., contract lifecycle, performance assessment, service review) Partner with Procurement, Legal, and IT teams to streamline vendor governance, improve contract management, and support negotiation and renewal activities. Manage communication and change with internal stakeholders The M&A Technology Lead will be working in close collaboration with the Global Technology teams, the Business Lines (strategy teams) as well as with the Business Units (both operational and IT) and the Global M&A team. WE WILL VIBE WITH YOU Graduated from an engineering school or Business school, you have 6+ years of experience in an audit or consulting firm (or similar position in a company) acquired in an international environment. You have demonstrated: Good understanding of organizations and of the stakes of a Technology department Interest for Digital and Technology and technical knowledge of the different layers of an IT landscape Ability to handle multiples topics at the same time Rigorous organization, formalization, planification and follow-up of your projects Excellent communication skills (written and oral) an