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

LS Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in Denver seeks a seasoned technology leader to guide technology due diligence and value-creation initiatives for Private Equity clients. You will lead platform assessments, carve-outs, post-close optimization, and develop technology roadmaps that enhance portfolio performance.

This role requires managing high-volume IT diligence projects, leveraging AI to identify risks and opportunities, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to PE deal teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in technology leadership roles, PE‑backed or PE‑focused consulting preferred.
• Strong grasp of enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML considerations.
• Experience leading tech projects, leveraging AI tools in fast-paced PE environments.
• Proven ability to develop go-to-market tech strategies and engage PE deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology due diligence and value-creation initiatives for PE clients.
• Manage high-volume IT due diligence projects and develop technology roadmaps.
• Oversee integration and carve-out initiatives from planning to execution.
• Mentor junior staff and act as trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Travel as needed and work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

Tech due diligence

Value creation

IT integration

Strategic advisory

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

The role involves leading technology due diligence and value creation initiatives for Private Equity clients, focusing on platform assessments, carve-outs, and post-close optimization. Responsibilities include managing high-volume IT due diligence projects, utilizing AI tools to identify risks and opportunities, developing technology roadmaps to enhance portfolio companies, and overseeing integration and carve-out initiatives from planning to execution. The candidate will craft go-to-market strategies for technology-driven value creation, act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, and mentor junior staff to foster expertise in PE deal lifecycle and technology methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in technology leadership roles, preferably within PE-backed or high-growth tech companies, or consulting with PE focus.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related; MBA preferred.
• Proven success in leading impactful tech projects, leveraging AI tools, and operating in fast-paced PE environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT ecosystems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and AI/ML considerations.
• Experience developing go-to-market strategies and building relationships with PE deal teams.
• Willingness to travel and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Key Skills

• Technology due diligence
• Value creation & optimization
• IT integration & carve-outs
• Strategic advisory & stakeholder management
• Leadership & mentorship

This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, innovative environment focused on transformation and impact.