M&A Operations - Enterprise Architect - Technology - Senior Manager

PwC UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible work arrangements

Volunteering days

Job summary

PwC UK is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect at Senior Manager level to join the M&A Technology team. The role involves advising clients throughout the deal lifecycle, focusing on both pre-deal Technology Due Diligence and post-deal integration planning. Responsibilities include leading architecture strategies, managing technology assessments, and driving high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, M&A, and strong stakeholder advisory skills. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and private medical cover.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture across multiple domains.
• Proven track record in M&A, carve-outs, or integrations.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience building cost models.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture thinking and client recommendations.
• Oversee delivery of technologies and cost models.
• Define target-state Enterprise Architecture for integrations.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

M&A Due Diligence

Cloud Platforms

Cost Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Transformation Engagements

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect at Senior Manager level to join PwC’s M&A Technology team within Strategy& Operations. This role focuses on advising clients across the deal lifecycle — from pre-deal Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD) through to post-deal separation and integration planning including IT blueprint design.

Responsibilities

You will lead architecture thinking, shape client recommendations, and oversee delivery of technology strategies, target architectures, and cost models across all IT domains (applications, data, infrastructure, and security).

Pre-Deal (Technology Due Diligence)

• Lead assessments of target company technology landscapes, including applications, infrastructure, data, and IT operating models
• Identify key risks, technical debt, and value creation opportunities to inform deal decisions
• Provide clear, commercially grounded insights for investment committees and senior stakeholders

Post-Deal (Separation & Integration)

• Define target-state Enterprise Architecture for integrations or standalone entities
• Lead development of technology blueprints and transition architectures across all IT domains
• Oversee data separation, migration, and application disentanglement strategies
• Shape TSA (Transitional Service Agreement) design, including scope, duration, and exit planning

Cost & Value Analysis

• Lead development of standalone cost models, including run-rate IT costs and operating models
• Oversee estimation of one-off separation or integration costs
• Identify and quantify synergies, stranded costs, and optimisation opportunities
• Translate architecture decisions into clear commercial implications

This Role Is For You If

• Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior business stakeholders
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across deals and transformation engagements
• Drive high-quality client deliverables, proposals, and thought leadership
• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture across multiple domains
• Proven track record in M&A, carve-outs, separations, or integrations
• Experience in Technology Due Diligence and/or IT strategy
• Strong commercial acumen with experience building and interpreting cost models
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and data architectures
• Experience within a consulting or deals environment
• Familiarity with Private Equity clients and transaction lifecycles
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.