Technology Diligence Manager

As a Manager in Grant Thorntons Advisory Transaction Technology Diligence practice 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 environmentsincluding infrastructure applications data platforms operating models and execution readinessand 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:

• Bachelors 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 in the firms Chicago IL office is between $128000 and $192000.

The base salary range for this position in the firms Boston MA Los Angeles CA and New York NY office is between $138200 and $207400.

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