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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # M&A Technology Service Delivery Lead - **Company:** ITV plc. - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815070226-ma-technology-service-delivery-lead ## About the Role * M&A / Carve-Out Expertise: Proven track record of leading complex technology separations, divested entity stand-ups, or TSA delivery management within large corporate environments. * Broad Tech Literacy: While not a hands-on technical role, you must comfortably speak the language of infrastructure, cyber security, enterprise applications, and IT service management (ITSM/ITIL). * Commercial & Legal Acumen: Deep experience interpreting, managing, and enforcing legal contracts, commercial schedules, and SLAs. Strong understanding of cost-recovery models. * Stakeholder & Relationship Mastery: Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to balance the competing priorities of an ambitious acquirer and a protective parent company. * Resilience & Discretion: Ability to operate effectively in a highly confidential, changing environment during a protracted regulatory approval phase. * Experience working within Global Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Telecoms, or heavily regulated tech environments is highly advantageous. ## Description The Role Workplace: London, Leeds or Manchester. The expectation is 2-3 days in the office. FTC - 3 years Following the recent announcement by ITV of the sale of its M&E business to Sky, a dedicated M&A Technology Serive Delivery Lead is required. This high-profile role sits within the ITV Studios plc Group Technology Directorate. You will be responsible for establishing the operational framework to mobilise pre-drafted TSAs, managing the ongoing delivery of critical technology services to the acquirer during a 24-to-36-month transition window, and meticulously planning the clean exit of these services. Key Responsibilities Framework Establishment & Mobilisation (Pre-Close / Regulatory Window) * Operationalise the pre-drafted and agreed TSAs across all in-scope technology domains during the 12-month regulatory review period. * Define governance structures, KPIs, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and reporting cadences between RemainCo and the Acquirer. * Stand up the appropriate governance in line with wider programme governance, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths are established for Day 1 readiness. Service Delivery Management (Post-Close Transition) * Govern the end-to-end delivery of TSA technology services, collaborating with internal Service Owners who maintain operational accountability for their respective technologies * Oversee the end-to-end execution of technology services under the TSA, partnering with internal Service Owners who retain functional responsibility for their individual technical environments. * Monitor vendor performance and internal delivery teams to ensure consistent alignment with TSA obligations. Commercial Protection & Risk Management * Safeguard RemainCo from commercial exposure, ensuring service delivery strictly matches contract boundaries to avoid scope creep or uncompensated effort. * Work closely with Finance Business Partners to manage accurate billing, cost-recovery mechanisms, and cross-charging to the acquirer. * Proactively manage risks to ensure RemainCo is not exposed to service penalties, legal remedies, or operational degradation of its own ongoing business. Exit Planning & Stranded Cost Mitigation * Collaborate with both RemainCo teams and the acquirer to design and execute detailed exit plans for each TSA. * Strategically identify and work with Technology leaders to mitigate stranded costs (e.g., residual software licenses, underutilized infrastructure, unallocated staff overhead) to ensure zero financial tail for RemainCo post-separation. Experience & Skills * M&A / Carve-Out Expertise: Proven track record of leading complex technology separations, divested entity stand-ups, or TSA delivery management within large corporate environments. * Broad Tech Literacy: While not a hands-on technical role, you must comfortably speak the language of infrastructure, cyber security, enterprise applications, and IT service management (ITSM/ITIL). * Commercial & Legal Acumen: Deep experience interpreting, managing, and enforcing legal contracts, commercial schedules, and SLAs. Strong understanding of cost-recovery models. * Stakeholder & Relationship Mastery: Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to balance the competing priorities of an ambitious acquirer and a protective parent company. * Resilience & Discretion: Ability to operate effectively in a highly confidential, changing environment during a protracted regulatory approval phase. * Experience working within Global Media, Entertainment, Broadcast, Telecoms, or heavily regulated tech environments is highly advantageous. ## Related Videos - [Stories from an Unsuccessful Recruiter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1476-stories-from-an-unsuccessful-recruiter) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Creating Europe's AI Moment – Now or Never](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100059-creating-europe-s-ai-moment-now-or-never) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)