Director, Private Equity IT M&A –Due Diligence and Value Creation

KPMG LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Director, Private Equity IT M&A - Due Diligence and Value Creation to join our Strategy practice in New York. You will lead rapid IT due diligence for PE clients and develop value-creation roadmaps for portfolio companies.

Responsibilities include directing IT integrations, governance, and post-close optimization; articulating strategic technology opportunities to deal teams and portfolio leadership; mentoring junior staff and advancing delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of technology leadership experience, preferably in PE-backed or high-growth tech firms.
• MBA preferred; Bachelor's in IS/CS/Finance required.
• Experience leading IT due diligence, value creation, and post-merger integration.
• Proven ability to leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate due diligence and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume pipeline of IT due diligence projects for PE clients.
• Develop and execute post-close technology value creation roadmaps.
• Direct IT integration and carve-out initiatives from planning through execution.
• Lead technology-driven go-to-market strategies for the PE sector.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain professional integrity.

Skills

IT due diligence

AI-powered tools

Technology leadership

Value creation

Portfolio optimization

Diligence reporting

Education

MBA

Bachelor's in Information Systems/Computer Science/Finance

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Private Equity IT M&A -Due Diligence and Value Creation to join our KPMG Strategy practice.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume pipeline of rapid IT due diligence projects for Private Equity clients, assessing platform and add-on acquisitions; utilize AI-powered tools to accelerate analysis, identify key technology risks, value creation levers, carve-out complexities, and required investments, delivering concise, actionable reports for investment committees
• Develop and execute post-close technology value creation and optimization roadmaps for portfolio companies; lead initiatives focused on platform modernization, cost take-out, operating model redesign, and the implementation of data analytics and automation to accelerate the investment thesis and drive EBITDA improvement
• Direct IT integration and carve-out initiatives from planning through execution; establish and manage governance frameworks for value creation programs, ensuring rigorous oversight of execution, tracking synergy realization, cost savings, and ROI on technology investments, and reporting progress to PE stakeholders and portfolio leadership
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies focused on technology-driven value creation for the PE sector; act as a key thought leader on how to leverage technology, including AI/ML, to drive scalability and strategic advantage across portfolio companies
• Lead strategic discussions and presentations with key stakeholders, including PE deal teams, operating partners, and portfolio company executives, acting as a trusted advisor on technology strategy from diligence through exit
• Lead efforts to mentor and develop junior staff, fostering deep expertise in the fast-paced PE deal lifecycle, technology value creation methodologies, and delivery excellence
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in technology, with a strong preference for candidates who have held in-house technology leadership roles (such as CIO, CTO, VP-Engineering) within a PE-backed company or a high-growth tech firm; consulting experience focused on the PE sector is also valuable
• Master's of Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field is required
• Demonstrated success in leading high-impact technology projects in areas such as IT due diligence, technology value creation, post-merger integration, or IT architecture modernization. Proven ability to leverage AI-powered tools and platforms to accelerate due diligence, identify opportunities, and enhance project delivery
• Proven track record operating in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of Private Equity, leading technology engagements from pre-deal diligence through post-close value creation. Experience with portfolio companies in sectors such as Technology, Software, and other tech-enabled industries is highly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of modern enterprise IT ecosystems, including cloud platforms, business applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity; familiarity with the security, data privacy, and considerations of implementing AI/ML solutions
• Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies and driving business growth, specifically by building and nurturing relationships with PE operating partners and deal teams
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to serve client needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)