VP Corporate Development

Corporate Development Strategy & Pipeline

• Develop and execute the company’s M&A and corporate development strategy in alignment with enterprise strategy
• Build and maintain a robust acquisition pipeline ensuring multiple high-quality targets are active at all times
• Conduct market scanning competitive intelligence and technology landscape analysis to inform priorities

Deal Execution & Governance

• Lead end-to-end M&A execution including sourcing evaluation valuation due diligence negotiation and closing
• Oversee development of financial models investment theses and pro forma projections
• Ensure timely escalation of risks red flags and recommendations to senior leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional diligence across Finance Legal Product GTM HR and Operations

Board & Executive Communication

• Prepare concise acquisition summaries for inclusion in monthly Board of Director updates
• Lead development of Board approval materials synthesizing key deal points risks and financial projections
• Provide regular updates on pipeline health deal progress and outcomes to the SVP Chief Strategy Officer and executive team

Integration Leadership & Value Realization

• Develop and maintain a standardized integration playbook and checklist incorporating lessons learned across transactions
• Lead coordination of day-one readiness activities including communications and operational alignment
• Proactively identify and escalate integration risks recommending corrective actions
• Partner with business leaders to drive synergy capture and value realization post-close

Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication

• Act as the central point of coordination across all functions involved in pre- and post-close activities
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels to ensure alignment and accountability
• Coordinate the purchase agreement process with Legal and Finance ensuring timely input from all stakeholders

Diligence & Risk Management

• Oversee collection distribution and synthesis of due diligence materials
• Aggregate input from internal stakeholders to identify and escalate key concerns and risks
• Ensure disciplined documentation and decision-making processes throughout the deal lifecycle

Continuous Improvement & Deal Performance

• Lead post-mortems on closed and terminated deals to drive continuous improvement
• Refine sourcing diligence and integration practices based on lessons learned
• Track performance of completed transactions relative to investment theses

Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives

• Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships joint ventures and adjacent growth opportunities
• Support broader corporate strategy initiatives in partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer

Qualifications & Experience

• 12–15+ years of experience in corporate development investment banking private equity or strategy consulting
• Proven track record of leading M&A transactions end-to-end
• Experience in enterprise software / SaaS or technology-driven environments

Leadership & Functional Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking and execution orientation
• Exceptional financial modeling valuation and deal structuring expertise
• Highly effective at risk identification escalation and resolution
• Strong project management discipline across multiple concurrent transactions
• Excellent communication and executive presence including Board-level interaction

Core Competencies

• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to synthesize complex information
• High degree of ownership accountability and follow-through
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced confidential and high-stakes environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build consensus across stakeholders

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance Business Economics or related field
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Success Metrics

• Strength and conversion of M&A pipeline
• Quality and impact of executed transactions
• Speed and effectiveness of deal execution
• Successful integration and synergy capture
• Executive and Board confidence in recommendations