M&A and Strategic Projects Manager, PE-backed SAP Consultancy, Hamburg, Germany

About our client

Our client is a fast‑growing PE‑backed SAP consultancy that was recently acquired by a well‑known private equity fund. The company actively pursues a buy & build strategy while growing double‑digit organically.

M&A and Strategic Projects Manager

Location: Hamburg (with flexibility for Munich, Düsseldorf, Dortmund). Drive the buy & build strategy through identification, analysis, and implementation of transactions.

This position is a great opportunity for an ambitious M&A professional, looking to take real ownership in an exciting buy & build company, where they can drive M&A transactions and strategic projects together with the C‑Level.

What the job involves

• Building and developing a strong pipeline of further acquisitions, together with the board, management, and M&A advisors.
• Managing M&A transactions from start to finish. Owning the entire M&A process as well as post‑merger integration with a very hands‑on approach.
• Working with entrepreneurs, guiding them through the process and building a strong own network in the industry.
• Driving the growth and professionalization of the business with involvement in strategic projects and close work with the C‑level and the PE fund.
• Establishing and professionalizing reporting structures for the PE fund as well as financing parties.

Who we are looking for

• Multiple years of professional experience in sourcing and executing deals in Germany in mid‑market environments, either in a PE‑backed portfolio company or M&A advisory boutique or investment bank.
• Strong track record of executing M&A transactions, ideally within IT services or business services. First experience with SAP or other ERP vendors is beneficial, but not required.
• Outgoing natural networker with a results‑driven, goal‑oriented personality backed by analytical thinking and a data‑driven approach.
• Hands‑on and down‑to‑earth approach, with high interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, self‑starting mentality and drive to take ownership.
• Structured, independent way of working and a high degree of ownership.
• Fluency in German and English.