Manager/Sr. Manager - M&A Technical Due Diligence
Cuesta Partners · Remote · Remote US · New York ·
COMPENSATION
$145k – $210k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Manager / Sr. Manager level
- Fully remote (US)
- M&A Tech Due Diligence
- Private Equity focus
- Quarterly team summits
Join Cuesta Partners as a Manager or Senior Manager in the M&A practice, leading end-to-end technology due diligence engagements. You will evaluate IT systems, cloud infrastructure, and software architecture to advise private equity clients on risks and value creation opportunities.
This position requires deep technical expertise combined with strong analytical skills to guide teams through buy-side and sell-side transactions. You will translate complex technical findings into business implications for investors and executives while mentoring consultants.
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end technology due diligence for private equity deals
- Evaluate IT systems, architecture, cloud, data, and talent
- Identify scalability issues, technical debt, and operational risks
- Translate technical findings into clear business implications
- Advise deal teams on risk mitigation and integration strategies
- Mentor consultants to ensure high-quality delivery
- Partner with leadership to develop new service offerings
What you'll need
- BS or MS/MBA in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Background as a software or infrastructure engineer
- Deep expertise in at least three of five technical domains
- Strong organizational skills for multiple concurrent priorities
- Experience influencing without direct authority
Nice to have
- Experience leading tech due diligence in M&A transactions
- Prior exposure to private equity environments
- Leadership experience in client-facing environments
- Ability to articulate technical concepts in business terms
Stack
- Data & AI
- Custom Software
- Packaged Software
- Infrastructure
- Tech Talent & Org Structure
How you'll work
- Remote-first role
- Quarterly team summits required
- Flexible working arrangements
What you get
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Paid time off
- Rapid career advancement opportunities