Highspring (Formerly MorganFranklin Consulting) · 11 hours ago
Senior Manager, Technology Advisory (Cloud Migration & IT Integration)
Highspring is a dynamic company delivering opportunities for growth and career advancement. The Senior Manager in Technology Advisory will lead cloud migration and IT integration projects, working closely with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to solve complex challenges and ensure successful technology transformations.
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Responsibilities
Enable client collaboration and communication through deployment and adoption of Microsoft 365
Modernize legacy technology and datacenter operations through Azure and cloud migration
Secure client technology using modern Microsoft security and identity features
Manage and lead technology assessments/IT due diligence projects supporting both commercial and private equity clients
Lead operational and technology assessments and perform comprehensive IT Due Diligence in support of carve-outs, mergers, or post-close execution management
Work with stakeholder management and business teams to maintain business continuity during ongoing IT platform mergers
Articulate the quality and performance of IT environments, including security
Analyze IT costs, identify cost synergies that may arise from deals, and identify IT risks and mitigation plans
Lead large, complex projects through the project life cycle, including requirements definition, planning, development, testing, training, operational readiness, change management and ongoing support
Manage operational and technology assessments and perform comprehensive IT due diligence in support of carve-outs, mergers, or post-close execution management
Articulate the quality and performance of your client’s IT environment, including their technical security posture
Embrace Highspring’s client service approach and manage client relationships to ensure that high-quality and high-value services are provided to achieve clients’ objectives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional services and technology consulting experience migrating legacy Microsoft on-premises systems, such as Active Directory, Exchange, and SharePoint, to Azure AD and Microsoft 365
Experience with IT activities related to infrastructure, networking, communications, productivity, security, and service management
Experience developing management reporting, metrics, and formats to monitor and manage value creation initiatives
Experience designing enterprise technology architecture across various industries, including consolidating network, infrastructure, cyber, data, and application design and decisions for new companies
One or more of the following certifications: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate. Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, PMP, or ITIL
Flexibility to travel up to 25%
You have experience defining Transitional Services Agreements (TSAs), outlining IT services to be provided post-transaction
You have developed IT separation roadmaps, including application migration, infrastructure transition, and data partitioning
You have worked extensively and hands-on with Microsoft Cloud technology, including Microsoft 365 and Azure
You've migrated legacy Microsoft on-premises systems, such as Active Directory, Exchange, and SharePoint, to Azure AD and Microsoft 365
You've implemented Microsoft Teams and deployed Intune endpoint management
Your experience includes the consolidation of cloud tenants with native and third-party tools, and you have implemented Microsoft's identity and security features
You're not only concerned with the success of the project, but you're building positive relationships with clients along the way
You're leading their expectations and ensuring the standard of work is in line with promises made
You are a team-builder and problem-solver
You stay updated on new products and technologies
You know how to use technology and applications to creatively design, prototype, and implement solutions for your client's unique challenges
You communicate and collaborate effectively to both internal and external team members
You are constantly looking for ways to implement best practices
If there's a new way to do something that improves outcomes for clients, you'll find it
Enable client collaboration and communication through deployment and adoption of Microsoft 365
Modernize legacy technology and datacenter operations through Azure and cloud migration
Secure client technology using modern Microsoft security and identity features
Manage and lead technology assessments/IT due diligence projects supporting both commercial and private equity clients
Lead operational and technology assessments and perform comprehensive IT Due Diligence in support of carve-outs, mergers, or post-close execution management
Work with stakeholder management and business teams to maintain business continuity during ongoing IT platform mergers
Articulate the quality and performance of IT environments, including security
Analyze IT costs, identify cost synergies that may arise from deals, and identify IT risks and mitigation plans
Lead large, complex projects through the project life cycle, including requirements definition, planning, development, testing, training, operational readiness, change management and ongoing support
Manage operational and technology assessments and perform comprehensive IT due diligence in support of carve-outs, mergers, or post-close execution management
Articulate the quality and performance of your client's IT environment, including their technical security posture
Embrace Highspring's client service approach and manage client relationships to ensure that high-quality and high-value services are provided to achieve clients' objectives
Our expectation is that you would have prior experience in technology consulting and implementation project work, and the ability to lead, guide, coach, and mentor teams
Actively participate in career development activities and technical training of staff
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science
Technology consulting experience in IT Due Diligence, IT M&A consulting, or IT strategy in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Experience with the IT M&A transaction lifecycle, including 100-day planning, performance improvement, and organization development
Experience developing management reporting, metrics, and formats to monitor and manage value creation initiatives
Experience developing and executing on a technology integration playbook for new acquisitions
Benefits
Variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance
Company
Highspring (Formerly MorganFranklin Consulting)
MorganFranklin Consulting is now Highspring, a leading global professional services organization with three integrated offerings—Consulting, Managed Services, and Talent Solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.22M2019-08-06Acquired
2014-06-23Series Unknown· $0.4M
2014-04-17Series Unknown· $4.82M
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