Director - Big 4 Tech Strategy Consulting - Private Equity

A senior Director role leading technology workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle, from diligence through to integration and separation. You will combine sales leadership, client delivery, and practice building within a high-growth, high-margin advisory team.

Client Details

Our client is a global advisory firm with a leading Deal Advisory practice. Its Technology in M&A team is one of the fastest growing and most commercially successful areas, supporting corporates and private equity across complex transactions. The team operates as a Centre of Excellence, delivering end-to-end technology insight across strategy, infrastructure, applications, data, cyber, and operating models.

Description

You will operate as a senior leader across both sales and delivery:

Leadership and Strategy

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• Shape and execute the Technology in M&A growth strategy with Private Equity clients
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• Embed a high-performance culture visible to clients and stakeholders
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• Drive innovation across propositions and service offerings
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Client Delivery

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• Lead major M&A technology engagements end-to-end
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• Deliver buy-side and sell-side due diligence, integrations, separations, and IPO readiness
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• Provide deep insight across technology strategy, cost, risk, and value creation
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• Manage C-suite and private equity relationships
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• Ensure quality, risk management, and commercial performance across engagements
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Business Development

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• Originate and convert opportunities across corporate and Private Equity clients
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• Lead proposal development and go-to-market activity
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• Leverage broader firm capabilities to deliver integrated solutions
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Practice Development

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• Coach and mentor junior team members
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• Contribute to capability build and scaling of the Centre of Excellence
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• Strengthen market reputation through consistent delivery excellence
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Profile

You will bring a blend of Private Equity relationships, M&A, technology, and consulting leadership:

Core Experience

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• Proven track record delivering technology programmes in M&A environments
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• Experience within a consulting firm or Private Equity
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• Strong commercial acumen with evidence of winning and leading client engagements
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• Ability to operate in ambiguous, high-pressure deal environments
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Technical Depth (broad, not niche)

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• Technology strategy and operating models
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• Infrastructure, cloud, and ERP landscapes
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• Cyber security and digital transformation
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• Technology cost optimisation and synergy delivery
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M&A Capability

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• Full deal lifecycle experience: diligence through to integration or separation
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• Technology due diligence, vendor assist, and TSA design
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• Programme leadership across complex, multi-workstream transactions
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Leadership Profile

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• Gravitas with senior stakeholders and deal teams
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• Strong communication and influencing capability
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• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
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Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from £150,000 to £170,000 per annum.

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• Leadership role within a high-growth, high-margin practice
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• Exposure to complex, high-profile M&A transactions
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• Clear pathway to Partner
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• Competitive compensation and performance-linked rewards
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• Platform to build a recognised market profile in Technology in M&A
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