Infrastructure M&A Technical Engagement Senior Associate

RSM US LLP is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. The Infrastructure M&A Technical Engagement Senior Associate will oversee technical program management for infrastructure transformation within M&A transactions, ensuring critical path decisions and stakeholder accountability are effectively managed. Responsibilities Support driving infrastructure readiness across Day 1 and TSA exit milestones by managing technical dependencies, sequencing, and key decision frameworks Collaborate with engineering and architecture leads to define and validate IT roadmaps in alignment with transaction goals Generate and maintain technical and decision logs across infrastructure workstreams Serve as the bridge between buyers, sellers, and internal technical teams to align expectations, resolve blockers, and maintain momentum Ensure all contributors are clear on roles, deadlines, and deliverables — holding teams accountable through structured checkpoints and escalations Facilitate workshops and workstream reviews to ensure synchronized execution across identity, infrastructure, endpoints, collaboration, and security Provide technical advisory and scenario evaluation to support platform consolidation, tooling choices, and cloud/on-prem tradeoffs Surface and prioritize architecture-impacting decisions that influence Day 1 readiness, licensing, and long-term operating model success Translate complex infrastructure stacks into simplified decision trees to accelerate executive alignment and issue resolution Understand core interdependencies across domains such as cloud, productivity platforms, endpoint platforms, firewalls, backup, and hosting Maintain awareness of best practices across enterprise IT, including Zero Trust, hybrid cloud, and platform standardization Skills 1–3 years in technical program management, enterprise infrastructure, or consulting roles with exposure to M&A or large-scale transformations OR Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, network architecture, identity platforms, and hybrid/cloud models Experience with TSA constructs, carve-out complexity, and the tactical realities of Day 1/post-close IT execution Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage unresolved issues, and instill structure into fast-paced, high-pressure environments Excellent communication and client-facing skills — able to synthesize technical issues and align stakeholders across varying levels of expertise Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), infrastructure roadmaps, and transformation playbooks is a plus Benefits Flexibility in your schedule Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance Company Overview Stay Alert: Avoid Recruitment Scams Across industries, cybercriminals are posing as company recruiters using fake job postings and employment offers to trick people into providing personal information or payment. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is