Manager - Software Platform / Product Due Diligence (Technology/M&A)

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Manager for Software Platform/Product Due Diligence in Birmingham. This role involves handling technology due diligence for M&A, working with diverse teams, and addressing client technology queries. The ideal candidate has experience in software due diligence and project leadership. This position offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for significant career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience with due diligence, integrations, separations, or similar roles.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and architectures.
• Track record of leading projects and engagements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and advisory work.
• Review documents and engage with CEOs/CTOs.
• Assess technology impacts on business plans.

Skills

Software/Product Due Diligence

Integrations & Separations

Project leadership

Product strategy

Tools

VDRs

Job description

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Manager - Software Platform / Product Due Diligence (Technology/M&A), Birmingham

Client: KPMG-United Kingdom

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 218899eb7b9b

Job Views: 9

Posted: 25.08.2025

Expiry Date: 09.10.2025

Job Description:

Job description

Job Title/Req Number: Manager - Software Platform/ Product Due Diligence (Technology/M&A)

Base Location: Our base locations are UK wide.

The Technology in M&A team at KPMG is one of the fastest growing and most profitable within Deal Advisory and across the firm. The team handles all aspects of technology from back-office IT, technology-enabled operations, to proprietary revenue-generating software products. This role is specifically for a Manager capable of delivering propositions on Technology companies with proprietary platforms.

We support clients across the deal lifecycle, providing support with pre- and post-deal technology issues, including buy-side diligence, sell-side diligence, separations, integrations, IPOs, synergies, JVs, and business stand-ups.

Why Join KPMG as a Technology in M&A Manager?

• Be part of reshaping technology sub-sectors with major global deals.
• Play a key role in deals involving high-growth tech companies disrupting their industries, on behalf of founders, corporates, and private equity.
• The team aims to grow 15% in the next year.
• Work with cross-functional teams of experts in Deals, Product, Engineering, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Open Source, including ex-CEOs, CTOs, and CPOs.
• Enjoy strong career growth opportunities aligned with a robust pipeline of deals and team expansion.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Product Due Diligence sub-specialty, with high impact on strategy and initiatives.
• Be part of a diverse, friendly, and collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities:

Your workload will include due diligence and integration & separation advisory work.

Due Diligence:

• Review documents in VDRs and conduct Q&A sessions with CTOs/CEOs.
• Own and contribute to technology deal-related deliverables.
• Assess the impact of technology on business plans, deal valuation, and deal thesis, including risks, opportunities, and pragmatic recommendations.
• Address client questions like scalability of software platforms, investment needs for expansion, and strategic platform choices post-merger.

Integration & Separation:

• Advise on technology aspects of integrations, separations, and optimization initiatives, including developing target operating models, understanding IT landscapes, defining transitional service agreements, and supporting implementation.
• Lead technology workstreams in integrations and separations, supporting client workstream leads.
• Answer client questions such as developing plans to remove scaling barriers and de-duplicate software landscapes to realize synergies.

Experience Required:

• Experience with Software/Product Due Diligence, integrations, separations, or similar roles.
• Experience in domains like product strategy, management processes, SDLC, architectures, deployment models, code security, and deal lifecycle impact.
• Track record of leading projects and engagements.

Preferred Skills:

• Additional experience in Commercial Due Diligence is a plus.

Additional Information:

We are open to candidates across the UK, with flexible working arrangements available. For more information about our divisions and support for applicants, please visit our website links provided.