M&A Transaction Services CTO Advisor
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Executive CTO Advisor - Director, M & A Transaction Services ”
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- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Information Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Are you ready to make an impact?
West Monroe is seeking a M&A Transaction Services (MTS) CTO Advisor to join our Technology & Experience (TechEx) practice. This executive-level technology leader partners with private equity firms, corporate development teams, and C-suite executives to evaluate software companies and technology-enabled businesses throughout the M&A lifecycle and to drive value creation in portfolio companies after close. Serving as a trusted advisor, the Advisor shapes investment decisions by assessing software products, AI capabilities, engineering organizations, enterprise architecture, and technology operating models, then translating those findings into practical roadmaps and leading teams through software and data platform transformations. This role combines deep technical expertise with commercial acumen to lead complex engagements, originate new client opportunities, and advance West Monroe's Software & AI transaction advisory and value creation capabilities.
What You Will Do
Client Delivery
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Serve as the executive advisor for complex software and AI technology due diligence engagements, guiding clients through acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, integrations, and strategic investments.
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Evaluate software platforms, product architecture, AI capabilities, engineering organizations, cloud environments, and technology operating models to assess scalability, security, product maturity, and operational readiness.
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Evaluate AI-enabled and agentic software development practices across the SDLC, advising clients on how coding agents, AI-assisted engineering workflows, and emerging development models can accelerate delivery, improve quality, and reshape engineering organizations
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Advise executive stakeholders on technology risk, AI strategy, engineering effectiveness, product roadmaps, and value creation opportunities that support investment theses and post-close transformation, including prioritization of implementation investments and measurable business outcomes.
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Lead multidisciplinary teams across software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data to deliver integrated technology assessments, implementation roadmaps, and strategic recommendations.
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Develop executive-level presentations and board-ready deliverables that translate complex technical findings into actionable business decisions and secure alignment around implementation priorities.
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Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs.