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Technical Manager/Sr. Manager, Private Equity
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• Remote
• Full-time
• 📍 Chicago
At Cuesta Partners, a boutique technology consulting firm, the Technical Manager/Sr. Manager leads technology due diligence (TDD) engagements for private equity clients across buy-side and sell-side transactions, assessing technology risk, scalability, and value creation potential.
Responsibilities
- ▹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
Requirements
- ▹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: Data & AI, Custom Software, Packaged Software, Infrastructure, Tech Talent & Org Structure
- ▹Strong organizational skills managing multiple concurrent priorities
- ▹Demonstrated experience influencing without direct authority and collaborating across teams
Nice to have
- ▹Experience leading technology due diligence in M&A transactions; private equity exposure strongly preferred
- ▹Prior leadership experience managing teams in high-volume, client-facing environments
- ▹Excellent communication skills translating technical concepts into business terms
Soft skills
Leadership and mentoring abilityBuilding trust with stakeholdersNavigating ambiguityStrong communication across technical and business levels
What we offer
- ▹Competitive base salary with an annual bonus
- ▹Rapid career advancement opportunities in a high-growth consulting environment
- ▹Remote-first role with quarterly team summits
- ▹Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
- ▹Influence in shaping the firm's strategy, offerings, and client impact
- ▹Collaboration with a high-performing, entrepreneurial team
- ▹Comprehensive benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, PTO
About the company
Cuesta Partners is a boutique technology consulting firm supporting private equity firms and their portfolio companies in creating lasting technological advantage, delivering pragmatic strategy and execution across the entire deal lifecycle.
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