Deal Technology Manager - IT M&A Strategy

EY UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EY’s Deal Technology team in Manchester seeks a Junior Manager to advise on IT aspects of transactions, from pre‑deal diligence to integration. You’ll work with clients across UKI, applying IT and data expertise to value creation and strategic outcomes.

Based onsite in Manchester (or Belfast), you’ll collaborate with EY Parthenon colleagues, travel to London as required, and develop your career through structured learning and varied assignments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related subjects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to provide IT insights for IT aspects of M&A.
• Strong communicator (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Broad knowledge of IT ecosystems: ERP, HRIS, IT infra, data and site separation.
• Project management experience with sub-workstreams and delivery of programmes.
• Willingness to travel; role based onsite in Belfast or Manchester with London travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to IT pre deal, value creation, post deal, separation and integration engagements with clients UKI.
• Assist in origination activities including pitches and presentations with EY Parthenon colleagues.
• Work on client engagement teams advising key decision makers on IT aspects of transactions.
• Assess IT readiness across IT organisation, infrastructure, enterprise applications, data and service delivery.
• Support transaction execution planning to meet milestones and identify risks and improvements.
• Learn and develop technical and personal skills through structured learning and on‑the‑job experience.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

IT knowledge

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

EY’s Deal Technology team in Manchester seeks a Junior Manager to advise on IT aspects of transactions, from pre‑deal diligence to integration. You’ll work with clients across UKI, applying IT and data expertise to value creation and strategic outcomes.

Based onsite in Manchester (or Belfast), you’ll collaborate with EY Parthenon colleagues, travel to London as required, and develop your career through structured learning and varied assignments.