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

LS Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking a technology leader to drive value creation and due diligence for Private Equity clients. You will lead IT due diligence, assess acquisitions, and apply AI tools to identify risks and opportunities.

You will develop post-close strategies such as platform modernization, cost reduction, and data analytics to boost EBITDA, and oversee IT integrations, governance, and ROI reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in technology leadership roles.
• Experience with high-impact IT projects.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT ecosystems, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT due diligence initiatives for Private Equity clients.
• Manage high-volume IT due diligence projects, assess acquisitions, and use AI tools to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and execute post-close strategies like platform modernization, cost reduction, and data analytics to enhance EBITDA.
• Oversee IT integrations and carve-outs, governance, synergies tracking, and ROI reporting to stakeholders.
• Design go-to-market strategies to leverage AI/ML and drive scalability across portfolio companies.
• Engage in strategic discussions with deal teams, operating partners and executives as a trusted technology advisor.
• Mentor junior staff and foster expertise in PE deal processes, technology value creation, and project delivery.

Skills

IT due diligence

Post-merger integration

Technology strategy

AI/ML

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Job description

The role involves leading technology-driven value creation and due diligence initiatives for Private Equity clients.

Responsibilities include managing high-volume IT due diligence projects, assessing acquisitions, and utilizing AI tools to identify risks and opportunities.

Develop and execute post-close strategies such as platform modernization, cost reduction, and data analytics implementation to enhance EBITDA.

Oversee IT integrations and carve-outs, establishing governance frameworks, tracking synergies, and reporting ROI to stakeholders.

Design go-to-market strategies to leverage AI/ML and drive scalability across portfolio companies.

Engage in strategic discussions with deal teams, operating partners, and executives, acting as a trusted technology advisor.

Mentor junior staff, fostering expertise in PE deal processes, technology value creation, and project delivery.

Qualifications include a minimum of eight years in technology leadership roles, experience with high-impact IT projects, and familiarity with enterprise IT ecosystems, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML considerations.

Strong communication skills, ability to build relationships within the PE sector, and willingness to travel are essential.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Key skills: IT due diligence, post-merger integration, technology strategy, AI/ML, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and project management.