CareerPlan

Principal/Managing Director

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKFull-time2026-09-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Principal technology leader serving as Carlyle's primary technology value creation resource for Asia, partnering with portfolio management and deal teams to accelerate technology-driven value creation across the Asia Buyout portfolio.

Role type

Principal/Managing Director, strategy-level technology executive

Builds

Technology execution roadmaps, scalable playbooks, strategic partnerships, and community networks for portfolio companies

Domain

Private Equity / Technology Transformation & Value Creation

Required skills

Technology transformation leadership, software architecture, infrastructure modernization, digital transformation, AI/ML adoption, technology operating model design, vendor management, deal diligence, investment committee support

Preferred skills

CTO/CIO experience at PE/venture-backed companies, top-tier technology consulting background, network of technology leaders

Technologies

AI/ML platforms, automation tooling, data infrastructure, cloud providers, managed services firms

Responsibilities

Develop and execute technology value creation roadmaps aligned to investment theses; Advise on large-scale technology transformation programs (carve-outs, acquisitions, modernization); Evaluate technology spend and optimize operating models; Build networks of technology leaders; Create technology case studies and playbooks; Lead technology leadership summits and community events; Identify and manage strategic technology partnerships; Provide technology expert opinion and diligence support for deal teams

Seniority

Principal/Managing Director, strategy & mentorship