Technology M&A Manager

Grant Thornton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 182,144 - 213,786; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is looking for a Manager in Arlington, Virginia, to provide enterprise technology diligence and execution support for Private Equity and strategic clients. In this role, you will assess and strategize on technology environments, ensuring value creation across the transaction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong interpersonal skills. With a base salary range of $182,144 to $213,786, this role involves travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in technology diligence or IT advisory.
• Strong understanding of cloud cost structures.
• Experience in analyzing complex data and synthesizing insights.

Responsibilities

• Execute technology diligence workstreams for transactions.
• Develop clear diligence deliverables connecting technology findings to business impact.
• Support integration and separation planning efforts.

Skills

Technology operating models

Cloud platforms

Software development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

As a Manager in Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions, you will focus on delivering enterprise technology diligence and execution support for Private Equity and strategic clients across the transaction lifecycle. This role is centered on enterprise technology environments—including infrastructure, applications, data platforms, operating models, and execution readiness—and how these enable (or constrain) value creation in transactions. You will work closely with senior leaders to deliver insight‑driven diligence, support integration and separation planning, and help clients translate technology findings into actionable outcomes.

Your day‑to‑day may include:

• Execute enterprise technology diligence workstreams for buy‑side and sell‑side transactions, including assessment of:
• Core enterprise applications and infrastructure
• Cloud platforms and hosting models (e.g., public, private, hybrid), cloud cost structures, and scalability
• Data platforms, integration architecture, and analytics foundations
• IT operating models, governance, and service delivery
• Cybersecurity and privacy considerations (embedded within enterprise diligence and cloud environments)
• Automation, tooling, and AI readiness within enterprise environments and cloud environment
• Perform structured qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities aligned to the investment thesis.
• Develop clear, well‑organized diligence deliverables that connect enterprise technology findings to business impact, execution risk, and value implications.
• Support integration and separation planning efforts
• Assist in translating diligence findings into integration, separation, and remediation plans, including cloud migration, optimization, or rationalization considerations.
• Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Cyber, Strategy, and Transformation teams to ensure coordinated, enterprise‑wide client delivery.
• Support proposal development, work planning, and budgeting for enterprise technology diligence engagements.
• Identify potential scope expansion opportunities related to enterprise technology and cloud modernization/optimization during active engagements and communicate them to engagement leadership.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of enterprise technology diligence methodologies, tools, and playbooks.
• Participate in internal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the Technology Transaction Advisory practice

You have the following technical skills and 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
• Technology cost structures and operating economics
• Experience analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data and synthesizing insights into clear, structured outputs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in cross‑functional teams and client‑facing environments.
• Experience working on Private Equity‑backed transactions.
• Product‑centric or software engineering experience (e.g., SaaS, digital platforms, technology‑enabled business models).
• Exposure to digital transformation, automation, data platforms, or AI‑enabled initiatives.
• Experience supporting integration or separation initiatives in M&A environments.
• Interest in developing a technology strategy and value creation perspective leveraging latest technology trends
• Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 50%
• Base salary range: $182,144 – $213,786

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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