Tech M&A Manager – Diligence & Integration Lead

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 182,144 - 213,786; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Chicago is seeking a Manager in Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions to deliver enterprise technology diligence and execution support across the transaction lifecycle for private equity and strategic clients.

The role focuses on infrastructure, applications, data platforms, operating models, and execution readiness, enabling value creation in transactions. You will translate findings into actionable outcomes and collaborate on integration and separation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technology diligence, IT advisory, technology consulting, or related role supporting transactions.
• Strong understanding of technology operating models and architectures, cloud platforms and economics, software development environments, and technology cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise technology diligence workstreams for buy-side and sell-side transactions across multiple domains.
• Perform structured qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities aligned to the investment thesis.
• Develop clear, well-organized diligence deliverables linking technology findings to business impact and value implications.
• Support integration and separation planning, including cloud migration and optimization considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated, enterprise-wide client delivery.

Skills

Technology diligence

Cloud platforms

Data platforms

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

Analytics platforms

Job description

Grant Thornton in Chicago is seeking a Manager in Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions to deliver enterprise technology diligence and execution support across the transaction lifecycle for private equity and strategic clients.

The role focuses on infrastructure, applications, data platforms, operating models, and execution readiness, enabling value creation in transactions. You will translate findings into actionable outcomes and collaborate on integration and separation plans.