Tech M&A Manager — Enterprise Diligence & Execution

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions seeks a Manager to lead enterprise technology diligence for Private Equity and strategic clients. You will evaluate infrastructure, apps, data platforms, and operating models to identify value creation opportunities and risks across transactions.

You will translate findings into actionable recommendations and support integration or separation planning. Your day-to-day includes structured analyses, collaboration with Finance, Cyber, Strategy, and Transformation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technology diligence, IT advisory, technology consulting, or a related role supporting transactions.
• Strong understanding of: technology operating models and architectures; cloud platforms, deployment models, and cloud cost/operating economics; software development and product engineering environments.
• Experience analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data and synthesizing insights into clear outputs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional, client-facing experience.
• Experience with Private Equity-backed transactions.
• Product-centric or software engineering experience (SaaS, digital platforms).
• Exposure to digital transformation, automation, data platforms, or AI initiatives.
• Travel up to 50% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise technology diligence workstreams for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Assess core enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, data platforms, and IT models.
• Analyze cloud cost structures, scalability, and hosting models.
• Evaluate cybersecurity and privacy considerations within diligence workstreams.
• Produce structured analyses linking findings to business impact and value.
• Support integration and separation planning efforts, including cloud migration considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated client delivery.
• Assist in proposal development, work planning, and budgeting for engagements.
• Identify scope expansion opportunities related to cloud modernization during engagements.

Skills

Enterprise technology diligence

IT advisory

Cloud platforms

Data platforms analytics

Cybersecurity & privacy

M&A experience

Strong communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting, or related field

5+ years in technology diligence / IT advisory / technology consulting

Job description

Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions seeks a Manager to lead enterprise technology diligence for Private Equity and strategic clients. You will evaluate infrastructure, apps, data platforms, and operating models to identify value creation opportunities and risks across transactions.

You will translate findings into actionable recommendations and support integration or separation planning. Your day-to-day includes structured analyses, collaboration with Finance, Cyber, Strategy, and Transformation