Manager/Sr. Manager - M&A Technical Due Diligence

The role

A Manager or Sr. Manager will lead technology due diligence engagements for private equity clients. You will assess technical scalability, risks, and value creation across multiple domains to advise deal teams.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end technology due diligence engagements across private equity transactions.
• Evaluate IT systems, software architecture, cloud infrastructure, data environments, packaged software, and technical talent.
• Identify and assess scalability issues, technical debt, architectural risks, and operational deficiencies.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear business implications for investors and executives.
• Advise deal teams on risk mitigation, value creation opportunities, and post-transaction integration strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with private equity stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide consultants to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Partner with leadership to develop new service offerings and improve delivery methodologies.
• Contribute to client relationship management and thought leadership initiatives.
• Support the firm's growth through process innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and expanding practice capabilities.

Required qualifications

• BS or MS/MBA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Background as a software engineer or infrastructure engineer.
• Deep expertise in at least three of the following five technical domains: Data & AI, Custom Software, Packaged Software, Infrastructure, Tech Talent & Org Structure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Demonstrated experience influencing without direct authority and collaborating across teams.

Nice to have

• Hands-on software engineering, pre-sales engineering, or startup experience.
• High leadership experience managing teams in high-volume, client-facing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts in clear business terms.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with matching
• PTO
• Flexible working arrangements

Before you apply

• Candidates who rely on AI to represent themselves or their ideas will not be considered.

About the company

Cuesta Partners is a boutique technology consulting firm supporting private equity firms and their portfolio companies in creating lasting technological advantage.