Job Description

• Lead the Cloud Operation department and administer acquisition-related activities
• Technical understanding of the infrastructure, datacenter, Vendor Rationalization, Telecom, and Datacom terminology
• Focus on delivering value to OpenText through developing integration strategies, completion of due diligence, and post-close integration management
• Develop and execute the integration strategy and plans for acquisitions
• Frame infrastructure negotiation strategy and lead negotiations; responsible for the final agreed upon deal terms (in concert with technology teams)
• Ensure efficient and effective due diligence processes across Infrastructure disciplines
• Maintain/enhance integration approach/checklist; partner with the business teams to ensure plans are executed, conduct lookbacks and incorporate lessons learned
• Be a strategic partner with cross-functional OpenText staff at all stages of the deal to define and execute upon integration details critical for acquisition success
• Effectively monitor department cost optimization goals and communicate performance updates to the executive or leadership team
• Manage to consolidate external service providers including diligence advisors, M& A consultants, and valuation specialists
• Review definitive agreements to ensure the department\'s positions, in particular positions on financial matters, are adequately reflected
• Manage vendor, facilities, and datacenters consolidations plan in coordination with finance, controllership, tax, legal and other functions
• Complete post-sale projection plans to provide feedback and recommendations for future optimization projects
• Duties encompass the entire merger and acquisition life cycle including operational and strategic aspects across workforce planning, cost efficiency, development, talent management, performance management, organizational change, onboarding, and engagement
• Responsible for ensuring that internal M& A processes and standards are adhered to
• Communicate the adopted plan with Finance, Procurement, & Service Delivery Arms to ensure that proper protocols and processes are followed and adhered to in a timely manner for each transaction

Robert Half