Amy Rowland

M&A Project Manager with 7+ years' experience delivering complex cross-border carve-outs, separations and transformation programmes within a PE-backed global software organisation. Supported 15+ transactions and led project delivery across 5+ global divestment programmes, including a $2.1bn transaction. Specialised in post-deal execution, Day 1 readiness, TSA management, integrated project planning and cross-functional coordination across IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Security and Operations.

Experienced in establishing governance frameworks, managing risks and dependencies, driving stakeholder accountability and ensuring business continuity throughout complex organisational transitions. Delivered $10M+ in cost savings through vendor consolidation, contract optimisation and system rationalisation, with a strong focus on execution, operational efficiency and transaction value realisation.

Senior M&A Project Manager at Software AG (2023-03 – 2026-08)

• Led project delivery across 5+ global carve-out and divestment programmes, including a $2.1bn transaction, coordinating separation activities from pre-close planning and Day 1 readiness through stabilisation and TSA execution.
• Built and maintained integrated programme plans across multiple workstreams, managing milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and ownership to ensure alignment with transaction timelines.
• Led and coordinated 10 cross-functional workstreams comprising 30 team members across global carve-out programmes, driving accountability, managing interdependencies and ensuring delivery against critical transaction milestones.
• Established transaction governance, including RAID logs, workstream reporting, SteerCo updates and decision tracking, providing senior leadership with clear visibility of progress, risks and critical actions.
• Coordinated cross-functional workstreams across IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Security, Engineering and Operations, driving accountability and resolving interdependencies across global teams.
• Managed TSA execution and exit planning, coordinating service owners, transition milestones and operational dependencies to maintain business continuity throughout separation.
• Led vendor and system separation activities across 3,500+ vendors, including contract novations, access reviews, tooling migration and service continuity planning.
• Coordinated Day 1 readiness across critical operational workstreams, identifying execution risks, escalating blockers and ensuring transition activities aligned with transaction milestones.
• Tracked post-transaction value realisation and delivered $10M+ in cost savings through vendor consolidation, contract optimisation and system rationalisation.
• Prepared executive and SteerCo reporting, translating complex programme risks, dependencies and operational challenges into actionable recommendations and decisions.

Project & Communication Manager at Software AG (2022-03 – 2023-03)

• Supported the acquisition and post-merger integration of StreamSets, leading post-merger communications to ensure stakeholder alignment, employee engagement and consistent messaging throughout the transition.
• Coordinated cross-functional project delivery across IT, Security, HR, and Engineering teams during major organizational and system changes.
• Led communications and execution during cyber disruption; supported incident coordination and workforce continuity.
• Designed governance, reporting cadence, and stakeholder alignment for global transformation initiatives.

Project Support at Software AG (2019-06 – 2022-03)

• Supported M&A transaction teams across 15+ transactions, coordinating project activities, documentation, and cross-functional inputs throughout transaction planning and execution.
• Coordinated information gathering across IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations, supporting transaction teams with contract, vendor, and system dependency information.
• Maintained project trackers, RAID logs, milestone reporting, and governance documentation to support integration and separation planning.

Executive Assistant to Managing Director at Airswift (2018-01 – 2019-06)

• Improved efficiency by managing confidential information and handling {100+} email correspondences daily for a top HNWI Executive at Airswift.
• Managed & implemented an automated travel tool to streamline company-wide travel for 200 employees.
• Managed 3 office relocation projects: negotiating contracts resulting in a saving of $250k over 3 years.

Commercial Bid Writer at Freelance (2016-05 – 2018-01)

• Freelance consultant for 4 companies; supporting in writing commercial bids in the Oil & Gas sector
• Delivered commercial proposals across Oil & Gas sector achieving 59% win rate

Marketing & Business Development Manager at Disabled Living (2015-05 – 2016-12)

• Launched 10 national exhibitions with 3,500+ attendees.
• Increased digital reach by 87%.

Post Graduate Diploma in Internal Communications – European Institute of Communications (2020 – 2021)

B (Sc) Hons in Geography – The University of Manchester (2012 – 2015)