Technology M&A Manager

About the role

This role focuses on delivering enterprise technology diligence and execution support for Private Equity and strategic clients across the transaction lifecycle. The role centers on enterprise technology environments and how they enable (or constrain) value creation in transactions.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise technology diligence workstreams for buy-side and sell-side transactions, including assessment of:
  • Core enterprise applications and infrastructure
  • Cloud platforms and hosting models (e.g., public, private, hybrid), cloud cost structures, and scalability
  • Data platforms, integration architecture, and analytics foundations
  • IT operating models, governance, and service delivery
  • Cybersecurity and privacy considerations (embedded within enterprise diligence and cloud environments)
  • Automation, tooling, and AI readiness within enterprise environments and cloud environment
• Perform structured qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities aligned to the investment thesis.
• Develop clear, well-organized diligence deliverables that connect enterprise technology findings to business impact, execution risk, and value implications.
• Support integration and separation planning efforts.
• Aid in the translation of diligence findings into integration, separation, and remediation plans, including cloud migration, optimization, or rationalization considerations.
• Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Cyber, Strategy, and Transformation teams to ensure coordinated, enterprise-wide client delivery.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of enterprise technology diligence methodologies, tools, and playbooks.
• Participate in internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the Technology Transaction Advisory practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technology diligence, IT advisory, technology consulting, or a related role supporting transactions.
• Strong understanding of: Technology operating models and architectures, Cloud platforms, deployment models, and cloud cost / operating economics, Software development and product engineering environments, Technology cost structures and operating economics, Analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data and synthesizing insights into clear, structured outputs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and client-facing environments.
• Experience working on Private Equity-backed transactions, Product-centric or software engineering experience (e.g., SaaS, digital platforms, technology-enabled business models), Exposure to digital transformation, automation, data platforms, or AI-enabled initiatives, Experience supporting integration or separation initiatives in M&A environments, Interest in developing a technology strategy and value creation perspective leveraging latest technology trends.

Qualifications

• Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 50%.

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is between $182,144 and $213,786. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $182,144 and $213,786.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule is available.

Company Information

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.