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

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

Client:

KPMG

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

27d450ee9723

Job Views:

5

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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. We deal with all aspects of technology, from strategy, digital, apps, infrastructure, cloud, operating models, data, cyber, RPA and post deal implementation & enhancements to reviewing technology spend.

The Technology in M&A team are full of subject matter experts, providing best in class support with both acquirers and vendors on pre- and post-deal technology issues. Our propositions include: Buy side diligence, sell side diligence, separations, integrations, IPOs, synergy, JVs and standing up businesses. We support our clients across the deal lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

1. Your workload will be split between due diligence and actual Integration & Separation advisory work.
2. Contributing to and reviewing technology related deal and transaction reports.
3. Providing insights on technology aspects of the deal that are relevant to the client and readers of the technology due diligence reports and explaining issues simply, highlighting the impact of technology on business strategy, operations and, ultimately, deal valuation.
4. Advising on technology aspects of integration, separation (carve outs) and optimisation initiatives including the development of target operating models, understanding the current IT landscape, defining transitional service agreements, developing detailed plans, and supporting the implementation of such plans.
5. Leading the technology workstream in integrations and separations within a larger team of Integration & Separation colleagues, working and supporting the client workstream leads to fulfil their workstream objectives.

What will you need to do it?

1. Experience with Software / Product Due Diligences, integrations, separations, or similar roles (e.g. in-house software deals team).
2. Experience with one or more of the following domains:
1. Product strategy and roadmap, and their implications for the business plan.
2. Product management processes (e.g. prioritisation) and organisation.
3. Software engineering processes (e.g. SDLC) and organisation.
4. Product architectures and their business implications (e.g. scalability).
5. Product deployment and infrastructure models and their business implications (e.g. pace of innovation).
6. Code security key processes and tooling.
3. Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of Software / Product due diligences within it, including how it impacts valuation pre-deal and post-deal considerations.
4. Track record of leading projects and engagements.

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

An amazing extra would be to see your experience spans across a number of the specialisms we focus on; IT strategy, applications, ERP, infrastructure, data, cloud, architecture, cyber security.

To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Platform/Technology M&A professionals across the country.

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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