Product Technology M&A Manager
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Salary$182k – $228k
LocationChicago, IL, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6–9 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
6–9 years in software engineering leadership, architecture consulting, product strategy advisory, or tech diligence
Experience in SaaS, marketplace, fintech, vertical software, or platform environments
Strong understanding of cloud cost structures and DevOps environments
Strong analytical capability
Commercial awareness
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to operate in transaction-speed environments
Ability to travel up to 50%
Skills
SaaS
marketplace
fintech
vertical software
platform environments
cloud cost structures
DevOps
About the role
As a Product Technology Manager you’ll focus on evaluating software platforms through an integrated commercial, operational, and financial lens. The team provides investment-grade insights that tie product architecture and roadmap credibility directly to valuation, growth, and margin sustainability. Lead Product Technology Diligence engagements for Private Equity and strategic clients, assessing software platforms across technical architecture, product strategy, operational scalability, and financial sustainability. This role requires the ability to tie commercial, operational, and financial performance of a software platform directly to its technology architecture and roadmap.
From day one, you’ll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
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Analyze application architecture and scalability
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Review cloud infrastructure and cost structure
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Assess product modularity and extensibility
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Analyze technical debt and refactoring risk
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Review SDLC processes and engineering metrics
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Support analysis of hosting cost models and R&D cost allocation
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Assist in assessing roadmap investment requirements
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Link technical findings to growth scalability and margin implications
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Support development of investment-grade red flag reports
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Evaluate engineering productivity
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Assess product governance
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Identify operational inefficiencies impacting roadmap delivery
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
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6–9 years in software engineering leadership, architecture consulting, product strategy advisory, or tech diligence
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Experience in SaaS, marketplace, fintech, vertical software, or platform environments
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Strong understanding of cloud cost structures and DevOps environments
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Strong analytical capability
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Commercial awareness
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Clear written and verbal communication
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Ability to operate in transaction-speed environments
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Ability to travel up to 50%
The base salary range for this position is between $182,144 and $227,643. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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About the company
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.