Mergers And Acquisitions Applications Lead

Company DescriptionSimpsoft Solutions is a leading IT services, product development, and staff augmentation company with operations in both India and the USA. Over the past 7 years, we have partnered with global clients, delivering efficient and tailored technology solutions. Our team, comprising over 90 skilled technologists, excels in offering agility and adaptability. We are committed to being a trusted partner in digital transformation, cloud migration, product development, and IT support services.Role DescriptionThis is a Contract, on-site role for a Mergers and Acquisitions Applications Lead, based in San Jose, CA. The Applications Lead will oversee the technical aspects of mergers and acquisitions, ensure seamless integration of applications, lead teams in technical evaluation, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet project goals. Responsibilities include developing and implementing effective application strategies, troubleshooting integration challenges, analyzing system workflows, and providing guidance to ensure technical excellence and innovation.Key ResponsibilitiesDue Diligence & Assessment· Perform comprehensive application discovery across the target company, including HR, Marketing, CRM (Quote to Cash), ERP, and Support systems.· Map target company applications against Cadence’s enterprise landscape to assess integration feasibility and identify risks, gaps, and redundancies.· Collaborate with Corporate Dev, Business stakeholders and IT Application architects to define and finalize integration plans and support M&A milestone deliverables.· Lead deep-dive assessment of end-to-end Quote-to-Cash including Lead, Opportunity, CPQ, Order, Billing, Revenue Recognition flows for acquired companies, identifying gaps, risks, and required changes across SFDC, SAP, and downstream systems.· Identify cross-functional dependencies and integration risks, escalate blockers, and drive timely decision-making to protect critical go-live timelines.· Synthesize findings into clear, executive-ready documents and recommendations.Minimum Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field· 10+ years of experience working across enterprise applications, with strong exposure to CRM, Quote-to-Cash, and ERP platforms.· Experience supporting M&A integrations with compressed timelines and evolving requirements, balancing speed with risk management.· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language.Preferred Qualifications· MBA or advanced degree· Experience with Salesforce (SFDC, CPQ), SAP, Coupa, Workday, Marketo or similar enterprise systems.· Prior experience in M&A due diligence, enterprise architecture, or IT integration programs.· Understanding of compliance, security, and data governance regulations· Relevant professional certifications, such as:o Salesforce Administrator / Certified Application Architecto SAP Certified Application Associateo Workday Pro (HCM)---