Global Tech Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Program Manager (w/m/d) in Hamburg

Job title: Global Tech Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Program Manager (w/m/d)Reference number: 44819Locations: Hamburg, HybridWorking hours: Full-time (at least 40/week)Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:The Global Tech M&A Program Manager leads Technology across mergers, acquisitions, divestments, carve-outs and strategic partnerships, from due diligence and price-tag planning through Day 1 readiness, integration or separation execution, and transition to steady-state operations. The role coordinates across Tech workstreams, manages interdependencies, risks and governance.Role accountabilities:Coordinate Tech due diligence activities across all Technology domains, including contracts, vendors and operating model assessmentIdentify Tech risks, technical debt, remediation costs, integration complexity and separation considerationsProvide decision‑ready findings and recommendationsContribute Tech cost estimates and integration assumptions supporting business case and valuation activitiesDevelop Day 1 orientation‑scale and target‑state Tech integration or separation plansEstablish Tech M&A governance structure and reporting frameworksLead integrated planning across Tech workstreams and functional stakeholdersCoordinate milestone management, decision forums and executive steering committeesDrive Day 1 readiness across TechMaintain overall program control, scope management and reportingCoordinate all Tech workstreams involvedManage cross‑tower dependencies and integration sequencingTrack Tech synergy delivery and investment assumptionsProvide integrated reporting on benefits, costs, risks and performanceCapture lessons learned and improve Tech M&A methodologies and playbooksContribute to continuous improvementAccountable for the health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) of their teams, and expected to demonstrate stewardship and care in all aspects of their role. This includes championing an ambitious, people‑first culture within Technology by setting clear HSW expectations, leading by example, empowering and engaging employees, and communicating openly.Leaders should recognize safe behaviours and foster a caring, One Team ethos—where everyone feels empowered to take responsibility, speak up, and return home unharmed, both physically and psychologically.Qualifications & Experience:8+ years experience in Tech program management, transformation or M&A integrationProven experience leading Tech workstreams in acquisitions, mergers, divestments, carve‑outs or large‑scale integrationsStrong Understanding of Tech due diligence methodologiesStrong commercial and financial awareness, including synergy planning and cost modellingHigh level of autonomy and sound judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complexity and make effective decisions within fast paced and evolving environments.Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills, including executive‑level engagementResults‑driven with focus on delivery quality and outcomesStrong capability to integrate Tech M&A technology strategy, roadmaps and execution plan.Experience leading Technology M&A program governance and reportingStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to support cross‑workstream management with Finance, HR, Legal Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data, and external partners.Leadership style that empowers Arcadians, promotes accountability and continuous improvement, and supports a healthy, inclusive and high engagement culture aligned to the Arcadis Leadership profile of being curious, driving success and igniting passion.Degree level education in business, information systems, technology management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Strong planning and prioritization capability, including running enterprise planning and prioritization processes for technology initiatives.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr