Advisory Lead, Infrastructure & Cloud-Post Close

West Monroe•Boston, MA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

West Monroe is searching for an Advisory Lead, Infrastructure & Cloud-Post Close Services with a background in IT/public cloud engineering, architecture, security, and/or strategy to join their TechEX practice. This role focuses on due diligence and post-close execution for client M&A deals, contributing to post-close IT infrastructure assessments across various industries such as Private Equity, High-Tech & Software, Healthcare, and Financial Services. The advisor will communicate identified areas of weakness to client executives through investment summaries and lead post-close remediation projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a growing tech M&A practice, leveraging both IT and advisory skillsets to guide clients’ corporate development decisions. West Monroe emphasizes a people-first, highly collaborative, flexible, and tenacious culture, valuing inclusion and diversity. The firm is a global business and technology consulting firm dedicated to creating measurable value for clients by strategically deploying technology through a business-focused and industry-specific lens, working collaboratively with clients to deliver real-world solutions and lasting impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
5-11+ years of experience focused on IT/public cloud strategy, engineering, and/or architecture
Understanding of various components of IT infrastructure architecture – on-premises systems, hybrid public cloud, end-user technology, virtualization, security, LAN/WAN, data center, etc.
Comfortably mentoring, coaching, and leading junior teammates
Excellent organizational, verbal, presentation/facilitation, and written communication skills
Willingness to travel for client engagements – COVID-19 permitting
Must be able to work for any US employer without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Consulting firm/industry experience preferred
Professional-level certifications preferred: AWS, Azure, CCNA, CISSP, PMP, etc.
Technology M&A/PE due diligence, carve out, or post-close experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with consultants across Cybersecurity, Software, and Data competencies in producing holistic technology due diligence summaries to be factored into client M&A decisions, planning and executing on integrations
Manage client relationships and meet with PE investors to determine business and technical requirements, translating to clear project proposals, detailed work plans, and cost estimates
Leverage broad IT skills and experience to lead public cloud & infrastructure assessments across various industries, such as Financial Services, Private Equity, Healthcare, High Tech, Retail, etc.
Document "as-is" technology environments, identify areas for improvement, and recommend remediations to client executives
Identify IT process enhancement opportunities in adherence to industry-accepted best practices and compliance frameworks
Develop strategies and tech roadmaps for improved systems architecture & engineering, cloud optimization, networking & telecommunications, information security, etc.
Contribute to practice development, advise direct reports, and mentor junior consultants
Actively build professional and affiliate network in consulting, M&A, and broader tech communities