Separation Management Office Lead

Job Description

Role: Separation Management Office Lead

Level: Senior Manager

Location: London (with travel as required)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Separation Management Office (SMO) Lead to join our newly established Transformation Office within the Strategy & Consulting division. This individual sits at the intersection of M&A and Enterprise Transformation, driving successful separations across some of the largest global transactions. The SMO Lead will possess a deep understanding of the full M&A lifecycle and will engage directly with C‑suite and Board‑level stakeholders on both buy‑side and sell‑side mandates. They will bring hands‑on experience across diligence, separation planning, TSA drafting and negotiation, Day 1 and Day 100 readiness, and full SMO delivery leadership. Platform experience in SAP, Oracle and/or Workday is desirable.

Key Responsibilities