Manager, M&A IT Due Diligence Strategy - Private Equity

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, M&A IT Due Diligence Strategy to join our Strategy group in our Deal Advisory and Strategy practice.

Responsibilities Support a high-volume pipeline of technology due diligence engagements for Private Equity clients, assessing platform and add-on acquisitions; leverage AI-enabled tools and methodologies to identify technology risks, value creation opportunities, operating model considerations, carve-out and integration/synergy complexities, and investment requirements, delivering concise, actionable insights to deal teams and investment committees.

Serve as a trusted technology advisor throughout the deal lifecycle, translating diligence findings into actionable remediation, value creation, integration/synergy, carve-out, and transformation opportunities, including high-level strategies and roadmaps across digital modernization, AI enablement, cybersecurity, data and analytics, operating model optimization, and technology cost optimization.

Identify and develop post-sign and post-close advisory opportunities arising from diligence engagements, collaborating with KPMG leadership across Strategy, Technology, and Deal Advisory practices to shape solutions, support pursuits, and transition opportunities for execution.

Support business development within the Private Equity market by strengthening relationships with deal teams, operating partners, and portfolio company leadership; lead executive-level discussions and presentations that clearly articulate technology risks, opportunities, costs, and value creation considerations from acquisition through exit planning.

Contribute to the continued evolution of KPMG's technology due diligence methodologies, intellectual property, AI-enabled assessment capabilities, and market-facing thought leadership.

Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technology due diligence professionals while maintaining rigorous quality standards across diligence reports, executive presentations, and related deliverables; act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications Minimum five years of recent experience leading technology assessments, technology strategy, technology due diligence, technology consulting, or technology leadership initiatives, with significant exposure to Private Equity transactions, M&A, or investment-related environments;
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field required;
Master's of Business Administration degree preferred.

Demonstrated success in technology due diligence across applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data, software development, AI/ML, IT organizations, and technology operating models, with experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to accelerate diligence and enhance insight generation strongly preferred.

Proven ability to identify technology-driven value creation opportunities and translate diligence findings into actionable post-sign initiatives and advisory opportunities, with strong knowledge of integration planning, carve-outs, digital transformation, AI adoption, cybersecurity, operating model optimization, and technology cost management.

Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with Private Equity investors, operating partners, deal professionals, and portfolio company executives; exceptional executive communication skills and experience supporting business development, practice…