Principal/MD, Value Creation - Technology, Global Portfolio Solutions

InforCapital; United States; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Carlyle Group is seeking a Principal/Managing Director for its Global Portfolio Solutions team in the United States. You will serve as Carlyle's primary technology value creation resource for the Americas, partnering with deal teams and portfolio company technology leadership to drive outcomes across investment theses and ownership stages.

The role requires deep expertise in technology transformation, product engineering, and AI/ML adoption, with the ability to influence at senior levels and

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of professional experience as a CTO, CIO, or senior technology executive in PE- or venture-backed environments.
• Deep expertise in technology value creation, including product engineering, software architecture, infrastructure modernization, and AI/ML adoption.
• Experience leading complex technology transformation programs and familiarity with the private equity deal cycle.

Responsibilities

• Partner with portfolio management and deal teams to develop and execute technology value creation roadmaps aligned to each company's investment thesis.
• Advise portfolio companies on large-scale technology transformation programs, including carve-outs, acquisitions, modernization, platform consolidation, and cloud migration.
• Evaluate portfolio companies' technology spend to optimize profitability across labor, software, hardware, and services.
• Engage CIOs/CTOs/CPOs/CFOs/COOs/CEOs and PE investors to prioritize technology investments and organizational design.

Skills

Technology value creation

AI/ML adoption

Cloud migration

Executive engagement

Job description

# Principal/MD, Value Creation - Technology, Global Portfolio SolutionsThe Carlyle GroupPrincipalPrivate EquityOn-siteLocationUnited StatesCompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this role is $300,000 to $400,000.Date PostedJuly 31, 2026RegionAmericasStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Equity / Principal jobs in United States" are published.## About This Role**Role Overview**The Carlyle Group is hiring a Principal/Managing Director for its Global Portfolio Solutions (GPS) team, serving as Carlyle's primary technology value creation resource for the Americas. The role reports to the Head of Global Portfolio Solutions and works directly with deal teams and portfolio company technology leadership across Carlyle's US Buyout portfolio.**Key Responsibilities**- Partner with portfolio management and deal teams to develop and execute technology value creation roadmaps aligned to each company's investment thesis and ownership stage- Advise portfolio companies on large-scale technology transformation programs, including carve-outs, acquisitions, modernization, platform consolidation, and cloud migration- Evaluate portfolio companies' technology spend to identify opportunities to optimize profitability across labor, software, hardware, and services- Serve as a thought partner to portfolio company CIOs, CTOs, and CPOs on technology investment prioritization and organizational design- Develop technology case studies and playbooks, and lead Carlyle's annual technology leadership summits for portfolio company executives- Support deal teams with technology diligence, risk assessment, and investment committee materials on prospective and add-on investments**Qualifications**- 10-15 years of professional experience as a CTO, CIO, or senior technology executive at a PE- or venture-backed company, or as a senior leader at a top-tier technology consulting firm- Deep expertise in technology value creation, including product engineering, software architecture, infrastructure modernization, and AI/ML adoption- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technology transformation programs and familiarity with the private equity deal cycle and value creation planning- Strong ability to engage and influence at the CTO/CIO/CPO/CFO/COO/CEO level as well as with PE investment professionals**Compensation**The anticipated base salary range for this role is $300,000 to $400,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive program. The role is based in the United States and requires moderate travel.Apply for this Position