Strategy& M&A Ops - Technology Director
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 13, 2026. PwC UK scores B on the Alion truth index.
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Delivering Deal ValueManagement Level
DirectorJob Description & Summary
About the role
PwC’s S& M&A Operations team assists both Corporate and Private Equity (PE) clients in a wide range of business critical operational and transformational challenges, driven by Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity. We advise our clients on deals with values ranging from £50 million to over £100 billion and our clients include some of the most well-known brands and businesses in the world.
We have around 200 dynamic and friendly people from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. We recruit proactively from industry, consulting, private equity and technology companies to create a blend of relevant experience to support each transaction.
Within the M&A Operations team, the Technology team is a successful, growing and ambitious team. As part of this team, you will be responsible crafting the separation/integration/value creation strategy, heavily leaning on top class IT skills and problem-solving capabilities. Buyers/sellers increasingly pursuing complex deals, such as carveouts, buy and split etc. - amid market uncertainty. Integrating/separating IT and driving value creation through IT tends to be the most complex part of these deals and requires out of the box creative thinking, collaboration across multiple business functions, and ability to get it done at deal speed.
As a Director, you set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining influential executive-level client relations. You drive business growth, shape client engagements, and mentor the next generation of leaders, upholding PwC's reputation for quality, integrity, and inclusion.
What your days will look like:
- Lead the formulation and implementation of successful deal IT separation and integration strategies
- Leverage your technical depth on various IT domains (applications, infrastructure), architecture and separation / integration management to solve problems
- Guide business development initiatives to drive growth
- Oversee multiple projects to achieve quality delivery
- Maintain and enhance executive-level client relationships
- Mentor and develop future leaders within the team
- Adhere to PwC's standards of quality and integrity
- Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Promote innovative solutions and thought leadership
The role is for you if you have:
- Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success leading efforts in top-tier management consulting firms, M&A and Divestitures situations
- Broad knowledge of different IT domains and strong grasp of technology architecture, strategy and divestments/integrations
- Proven record of success in directing efforts, managing and developing client relationships
- Building reliable and collaborative relationships with team members
- Securing new business development and project extensions
- Communicating complex information effectively in written and oral formats
- Leading teams to develop client proposals and solutions
- Developing and sustaining client relationships through networking
- Preparing and presenting thorough and clear presentations effectively
- Demonstrated ability in evaluating and developing strategic approaches for the seamless integration/carveout/value creation anchored on technology to support business objectives
What you’ll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, ourbenefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Influence, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, M&A Strategy {+ 26 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
YesGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date