Cuesta Partners

Cuesta Partners

Technical Manager/Sr. Manager, Private Equity

Chicago · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 118 days ago
Cloud PlatformsM&ALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • This position requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to guide teams within fast-paced private equity environments.
  • You will assess the scalability, risks, and value creation potential across multiple technical domains and advise deal teams on technology risks, integration challenges, and strategic opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end technology due diligence engagements across private equity transactions.
  • Build trusted relationships with private equity stakeholders.
  • Partner with leadership to develop new service offerings and improve delivery methodologies.
  • Support the firm's growth through process innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and expanding practice capabilities.
  • Cuesta Partners is a boutique technology consulting firm supporting private equity firms and their portfolio companies in creating lasting technological advantage.
  • We deliver pragmatic, tech-focused strategy and execution across the entire deal lifecycle, from pre-close diligence through post-close transformation.
  • The Technical Manager / Senior Manager will lead high-impact technology due diligence (TDD) engagements and partner with private equity clients across buy-side and sell-side transactions.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in at least three of the following five technical domains:

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, with the ability to articulate technical concepts in clear business terms.

Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with an annual bonus.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, PTO, and more.

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