Advisory Lead, Infrastructure

Advisory Lead, Infrastructure & Cloud - Post Close 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants A Advisory Lead, Infrastructure & Cloud - Post Close Services position at West Monroe seeks a professional with a background in IT/public cloud engineering, architecture, security, and/or strategy to join our TechEX practice and focus on due diligence, post‑close execution for client M&A deals. The advisor will contribute to post‑close IT infrastructure assessments across industries including Private Equity, High‑Tech & Software, Healthcare, and Financial Services. Identified areas of weakness are communicated to client executives in the form of investment summaries, leading post‑close remediation projects. This opportunity allows you to leverage both IT and advisory skillsets and guide our clients’ corporate development decisions. Responsibilities Collaborate with consultants across Cybersecurity, Software, and Data competencies in producing holistic technology due diligence summaries to be factored into client M&A decisions, planning and executing on integrations Manage client relationships and meet with PE investors to determine business and technical requirements, translating to clear project proposals, detailed work plans, and cost estimates Leverage broad IT skills and experience to lead public cloud & infrastructure assessments across various industries such as Financial Services, Private Equity, Healthcare, High Tech, Retail, etc. Document "as‑is" technology environments, identify areas for improvement, and recommend remediations to client executives Identify IT process enhancement opportunities in adherence to industry‑accepted best practices and compliance frameworks Develop strategies and tech roadmaps for improved systems architecture & engineering, cloud optimization, networking & telecommunications, information security, etc. Contribute to practice development, advise direct reports, and mentor junior consultants Actively build professional and affiliate network in consulting, M&A, and broader tech communities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required Consulting firm/industry experience preferred 5‑11+ years of experience focused on IT/public cloud strategy, engineering, and/or architecture Understanding of various components of IT infrastructure architecture – on‑premises systems, hybrid public cloud, end‑user technology, virtualization, security, LAN/WAN, data center, etc. Comfortably mentoring, coaching, and leading junior teammates Excellent organizational, verbal, presentation/facilitation, and written communication skills Professional‑level certifications preferred: AWS, Azure, CCNA, CISSP, PMP, etc. Willingness to travel for client engagements – COVID‑19 permitting Technology M&A/PE due diligence, carve‑out, or post‑close experience is preferred Must be able to work for any US employer without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future Ready to get started? Join our team and make an impact. At West Monroe, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on bringing a different mindset to consulting—and that takes a different approach: highly collaborative, flexible, and tenacious. Our people‑first culture is core to our identity. It’s something we care about, and something we strive to enrich and preserve. No hierarchies. No siloes. No egos. Just smart ideas, and the drive to make an impact for our clients. We also know that the best outcomes for both our people and our clients result from including diverse perspectives at the table. That’s why inclusion & diversity is one of our core values. Salary and Benefits Seasonal salary ranges: Seattle or Washington, D.C. – $203,200—$239,100 USD Los Angeles – $212,900—$250,500 USD New York City or San Francisco – $22,500—$261,900 USD A location not listed above – $193,500—$227,700 USD Employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan, purchase shares in our employee stock ownership program, and receive annual bonuses. Additional benefits include unlimited flexible time off, ten paid holidays, and ten weeks of paid parental leave upon hire date. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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