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Deals Accelerated Solutions IT Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
99K-232K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
99K-232K Annually
Senior level
Leads IT cost and value management engagements for private equity transactions and technology transformation programs. Manages client workstreams across integration, divestiture, carve-out, and due diligence efforts; analyzes technology spending, develops cost models and business cases, evaluates architecture and operating models, assesses vendor proposals, and identifies cost-saving opportunities. The role also coordinates timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and stakeholders while mentoring junior team members and advising client leaders.
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The Opportunity
As a Deals Accelerated Solutions IT Manager you will lead client service work focused on IT cost and value management within our Advisory practice, helping shape technology approaches that align with deal objectives and business priorities. As a Manager you will lead teams, coach junior staff, manage client accounts, and drive assigned workstreams by solving complex problems, reviewing deliverables, and guiding planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. In this role at PwC, you will apply analytical thinking to IT spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop approaches that improve the value delivered by technology resources across integration and platform architecture engagements.
Responsibilities
- Leading IT cost and value management workstreams for private equity technology transactions and transformation programs
- Managing client engagement activities, timelines, and deliverables across integration, divestiture, carve-out, and due diligence efforts
- Analyzing technology spend, cost drivers, and value opportunities to support informed decisions on technology priorities
- Developing cost models, forecasts, and business cases that compare technology options and quantify financial impact
- Evaluating enterprise architecture, operating model design, and technology capabilities to align solutions with transaction objectives
- Coordinating issue tracking, budget reviews, and milestone reporting across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
- Mentoring team members on financial analysis, delivery methods, and use of digital tooling for project execution
- Assessing vendor proposals, pricing structures, and service terms to identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities
- Applying analytical thinking to identify risks, dependencies, and connections across systems and transaction phases
- Supporting discussions with client leaders on technology strategy, operational efficiency, and measurable business outcomes
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance
- Managing enterprise application and infrastructure work across HRIS, CRM, ERP, cloud, application architecture, and IT infrastructure environments
- Leading client-facing technology workstreams across integration, carve-out, or transformation programs
- Coordinating project planning, budgeting, timelines, and deliverables across multiple teams
- Mentoring junior professionals while developing technical, analytical, and delivery skills
- Translating complex system interactions into practical business and technology recommendations
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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