Technology M&A Manager

Financeroles; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions is seeking a Manager to lead enterprise technology diligence and execution support for Private Equity and strategic clients across the transaction lifecycle. You will examine technology environments, including infrastructure, applications, data platforms, operating models, and execution readiness, translating findings into actionable outcomes for senior leaders.

You will collaborate with various teams to deliver structured deliverables, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in 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, cloud platforms, and software engineering environments.
• Experience analyzing complex data and delivering structured outputs.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise technology diligence workstreams for buy-side and sell-side transactions and assess core enterprise applications, cloud platforms, data platforms, and IT operating models.
• Perform structured qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities aligned to the investment thesis.
• Develop clear, well-organized diligence deliverables connecting technology findings to business impact and value implications.
• Support integration and separation planning, remediation plans, and cloud migration or optimization considerations.
• Collaborate with Financial Due Diligence, Cyber, Strategy, and Transformation teams to ensure coordinated client delivery.
• Identify scope expansion opportunities and assist in proposal development, planning, and budgeting.

Skills

Technology diligence

IT advisory

Technology consulting

Cross-functional collaboration

Client-facing

Private Equity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering/Information Technology/Accounting

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%

The base salary range for this position is between$182,144 and $227,643. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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