Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions (Merger & Carve-out)

West Monroe • Minneapolis, MN

46d • $163,100 - $220,700

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact? Our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice (M&A) is seeking a Manager to join our rapidly growing Merger & Carveout Services (MCS) team. This role will advise Private Equity and Corporate clients across industries on mergers and divestiture/carve-out transactions with both an IT and cross-functional lens. Areas of focus for IT include domain knowledge in business applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT organization. Cross-functional areas of focus include HR, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, and Operations. In this dynamic role, you will manage engagements through complex M&A transactions, from initial strategy and due diligence to integration/separation and post-deal activities including buy-side and sell-side engagements, mergers, integrations, and divestitures. This role requires strong business acumen, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver actionable recommendations aligned with client objectives.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience managing operational and/or IT projects, with exposure to M&A transactions.
• Experience delivering insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in financial modeling, project management methodologies, and business strategy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of managing senior-level relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for client engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certifications (e.g., LeanIX Practitioner) are a plus.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and openness to new perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience (e.g., Software, Healthcare, Consumer & Industrial Products, Insurance) preferred but not mandatory.
• advanced certifications (e.g., LeanIX Practitioner) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements across the transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, pre-close planning, and post-close integration and carve-out execution.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders through concise, executive-ready deliverables.
• Ensure project milestones are met through effective project management and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the development of templates, frameworks, and deliverables to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage Technology workstream planning/execution or program management office (e.g., IMO, SMO) overseeing multiple functions.
• Identify and mitigate risks, engage stakeholders, and ensure program success.
• Drive program economics, including budgeting and invoicing processes.
• Coordinate teams across internal M&A functions, external buyer/seller teams, and third-party vendors.
• Facilitate steering committees and cross-functional team meetings in collaboration with senior leaders.
• Support the development of methodologies for M&A services, including due diligence, planning, and carve-outs.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and assist with onboarding new team members.
• Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposal creation and pricing models tailored to client needs.
• Build relationships with private equity and corporate clients to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Collaborate across practices to scope and deliver solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Support diligence activities, including TSA scoping, negotiations, and pricing, one-time and run-rate financial modeling, and standalone cost analysis.
• Provide oversight across workstreams to ensure alignment with client investment theses.
• Maintain expertise in IT systems, financial processes, and operational domains.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees