Manager - Software Platform / Product Due Diligence (Technology/M&A) 1 in Birmingham

The Technology in M&A team at KPMG is one of the fastest growing and most profitable within Deal Advisory and across the firm. The team deals with all aspects of technology from the back-office IT function, technology enabling operations, to proprietary custom-developed revenue generating software products. Due to client demand, this role is specifically for a Manager who can deliver our propositions on technology companies with proprietary custom-developed platforms.

We are responsible for providing best-in-class support with both acquirers and vendors on pre- and post-deal technology issues, our propositions include: buy-side diligence, sell-side diligence, separations, integrations, IPOs, synergy, JVs, and standing up businesses. We support our clients across the deal lifecycle.

Why Join KPMG as a Technology in M&A Manager?

• Be part of re-shaping technology sub-sectors with some of the biggest global corporate deals
• Play a pivotal role in deals involving high-growth technology companies disrupting their industry, on behalf of founders and/or corporates and private equity
• The team has very big growth plans, with a plan to grow 15% in the next year alone
• Work in cross-functional teams with experts in deals, product, engineering, architecture, cyber security, cloud, open source and more. You will work with ex-CEOs, ex-CTOs and ex-CPOs
• Strong career and development growth opportunities in line with the strong pipeline of deals and the team's growth ambitions in a merit-focused team
• While the Technology in M&A team has c.70 team members, the Product Due Diligence sub-speciality is in its growth phase. You will have high impact on the strategy and team development, and you will be empowered to develop, shape and own new solutions and initiatives
• We boast a very diverse, friendly and collaborative team culture

What will you be doing?

• Due diligence: Reviewing documents in the VDR and information through Q&A sessions with CTOs/CEOs; Owning / contributing to technology deal-related deliverables; Highlighting the impact of technology on the business plan, deal valuation and deal thesis. This includes risks to the deal or operations, opportunities to create value and pragmatic recommendations.
• Integration & Separation: Advising on technology aspects of integration, separation (carve-outs) and optimisation initiatives (e.g. synergy analysis) including the development of target operating models, understanding the current IT landscape, defining transitional service agreements, developing detailed plans, and supporting the implementation of such plans.

Experience we are looking for:

• Experience with software / product due diligences, integrations, separations, or similar roles (e.g. in-house software deals team)
• Experience with one or more of the following domains: product strategy and roadmap, and their implications for the business plan; product management processes (e.g. prioritisation) and organization; software engineering processes (e.g. SDLC) and organization; product architectures and their business implications (e.g. scalability); product deployment and infrastructure models and their business implications (e.g. pace of innovation); code security key processes and tooling
• Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of software / product due diligences within it, including how it impacts valuation pre-deal and post-deal considerations
• Track record of leading projects and engagements

Skills we'd love to see / Amazing Extras:

• Candidates with additional experience in commercial due diligence will be given preference

Our Locations: We are open to talking to platform/technology M&A professionals across the country. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please discuss this with our team.