IT Director M&A (f/m/d)

The D&T M&A Director is a strategic leadership role at the forefront of transformation, responsible for driving complex divestments and integrations across the organization. This hands-on position requires a seasoned professional with a strong SAP background and a proven track record in managing high-impact strategy programs. The ideal candidate is curious, engaged, and adaptable—able to operate at both strategic and detailed levels. A key aspect of the role is managing and influencing top management stakeholders, ensuring alignment and momentum across initiatives. As a team player and coach, the Director will lead cross-functional teams, foster growth, and shape the future of the business through technology-enabled strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a high-impact career at the intersection of digital transformation and business leadership.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex M&A programs, with a focus on divestments and integrations
• Define and drive D&T TSA strategy in alignment with business and technology goals
• Participate in due diligence activities, assessing risks and opportunities
• Scope and shape strategic initiatives in partnership with Business Units
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business and technology to value creation
• Coach and lead cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of growth and accountability

We offer:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• 10 years of experience in M&A
• 5 years in SAP ERP Projects
• Strong people management skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to communicate in a clear and effective way to senior stakeholders and all levels in the organization, as well as with external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of identity management best practices and technologies
• Proven experience in M&A Programs

About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.