About the role
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As Senior Manager Digital/IT Risk Management & M&A you are going to lead IT risk governance, digital compliance, and M&A activities across EMEA region. Moreover, you will act as the regional authority for IT due diligence and IT risk leading the assessment and integration of IT environments during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring that MCG's digital initiatives are executed with strong governance, transparent risk management, and full audit compliance. Another task will be to operate a robust IT risk and control framework, oversee audit remediation, and advise senior leadership on risk exposure and mitigation priorities.
Your responsibilties:
M&A Leadership for IT/ Digital Domain
1. Lead IT due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
2. Develop and manage Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) — defining scope, service levels, and exit strategies
3. Coordinate integration and carve-out plans with IT domain heads and Corporate M&A
4. Oversee integration/ or carve out activities for an IT/ Digital perspective
Risk & Audit Governance
5. Operate the EMEA IT risk management framework; maintain risk registers, KPIs, and mitigation tracking
6. Support Internal audit function in following up on internal and external IT audits; ensure sustainable closure of findings
7. Provide regular risk and audit reports to the EMEA Digital & IT Leadership Team.
Stakeholder Engagement
8. Serve as the primary contact for Group Internal Audit, Legal, and BU/FU leadership on all IT risk and M&A topics
9. Ensure consistent communication, clear governance, and predictable delivery during integration or spin-off programs
Your Qualifications and Skills:
10. MA or equivalent
11. 8+ years of experience in IT governance, IT audit, or M&A integration within a multinational environment preferably in consulting/ advisory or corporate role
12. Strong understanding of IT due diligence, IT architecture and infrastructure, TSA frameworks, compliance, and enterprise risk management
13. Proven ability to work cross-functionally — bridging IT, Finance, Legal, and Corporate M&A.
14. Excellent analytical and communication skills; able to distill complexity into actionable insights for executives
15. Fluent in English
16. Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is highly desirable
17. Strong understanding of complex business and IT processes, and their related risks
18. Good understanding of common security and risk standards and frameworks (NIST)
19. Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
20. Ability to work in a global, complex business environment including multiple time zone and diverse geographic locations
What could you expect:
Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive and brighter version of the world.
We offer you an interesting job position in a pleasant and collegial environment, offering engaging and responsible tasks within an international setting. Flat hierarchies and mutual appreciation are a matter of course for us. You will also benefit from attractive remuneration and extensive social benefits, such as bonuses, the company pension scheme, health offers, employee discounts, JobRad and others.
We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.
Are you curious about this position? Become part of our team and contribute with your talents. Send us your application via our Application Portal.