S&VC M&A Operations – Technology (Pre-Deal) - Senior Manager

PwC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work arrangement

Private medical cover

Virtual GP access

Volunteering days

Job summary

PwC’s S&VC M&A Operations team leads technology due diligence and pre-deal value creation for corporate and PE clients, shaping the technology view of transactions. Roles may span deal lifecycle, including execution and post-deal value creation, depending on project needs.

Senior Manager with pre-deal focus expected to drive engagement leadership, client relationships and a clear view of IT cost models, architecture and ERP/CRM landscapes across multinational environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading technology M&A, due diligence and strategy engagements across consulting, private equity and multinational environments.
• Strong client relationship management skills and proven ability to present to C-suite stakeholders.
• Expertise in IT strategy, operating models, architecture and transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology due diligence workstreams for private equity and corporate transactions from scoping to final reporting.
• Advise clients and deal teams, presenting findings, risks and value creation recommendations.
• Assess technology strategy, operating models, costs and investment requirements to quantify impact.
• Deliver deal-ready outputs including technology investment theses and post-deal roadmaps.
• Manage multiple engagements and cross-functional teams, supporting business development and recruitment.

Skills

Technology due diligence

M&A advisory

Stakeholder management

IT strategy

Operating model design

ERP knowledge

CRM knowledge

Cost and investment analysis

Executive reporting

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Data analytics

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Delivering Deal Value

Management Level

Senior Manager

About the role

PwC’s S&VC M&A Operations team assists both Corporate and Private Equity (PE) clients in a wide range of business critical operational and transformational challenges, driven by Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity. We advise our clients on deals with values ranging from £50 million to over £100 billion and our clients include some of the most well-known brands and businesses in the world. We have around 200 dynamic and friendly people from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. We recruit proactively from industry, consulting, private equity and audit to create a blend of relevant experience to support each transaction. We have a team of technology specialists with deep experience and are looking to enhance this team with senior individuals who can lead engagements, develop client relationships and contribute to achieving our ambitious growth goals.

This Senior Manager role has a pre-deal focus. You will lead technology due diligence and pre-deal value creation work, shaping the technology view of a transaction for our clients and deal teams. Depending on the project pipeline and team needs, we may utilise your skills and experience across the whole deal lifecycle, including deal execution and post-deal value creation.

What your days will look like:

• Lead technology due diligence workstreams for private equity and corporate transactions, from scoping and proposal development through to final reporting and SPA/TSA support.
• Advise clients, deal teams, boards and C-suite stakeholders, presenting key findings, risks, opportunities and value creation recommendations to inform investment decisions.
• Assess technology strategy, operating models, architecture, costs and investment requirements, quantifying risks, synergies, standalone costs and business impacts.
• Deliver practical, deal-ready outputs including technology investment theses, value creation plans, synergy assessments and 100-day post-deal roadmaps.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements and cross-functional teams, while supporting business development, thought leadership, talent development and recruitment initiatives.

This role is for you if:

• Extensive experience leading technology M&A, due diligence and strategy engagements across consulting, private equity and multinational environments, with strong client relationship management skills.
• Proven expertise in IT strategy development, operating model design, and assessment of enterprise technology functions and transformation programmes.
• Deep understanding of enterprise applications and architectures, including ERP, CRM, middleware, eCommerce, management information and industry-specific front-office systems.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience building IT cost models, budgets, synergy assessments, standalone cost analyses and capex investment cases.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams, producing executive-level reports and presentations, driving business development, and making sound decisions under pressure.

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.

Education

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Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Business Process Improvement, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Influence {+ 26 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No