Description
HP is seeking a Director, Corporate Development to join its Corporate Development team. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Development & Ventures and lead transactions, working closely with senior leaders to establish and drive M&A strategy, priorities, and deal execution.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of deal execution, including target identification and engagement, structuring, valuation, business model assessment, negotiation, due diligence, risk analysis, and deal approval process.
- Establish relationships and partner with executives, managers, and contributors across Global Business Units to develop inorganic strategies and execution plans.
- Cultivate and manage a deal pipeline in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external groups such as investment banks and advisors.
- Apply rigor, financial acumen, and strategic business insight to support executive decision making.
- Evaluate strategic fit, risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities across potential transactions.
- Lead cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate risks and synergy opportunities.
- Oversee the internal review and approval process with C-level executives and Board members.
- Collaborate with the M&A integration team to ensure seamless transition from deal execution to value realization.
- Help evolve Corporate Development processes, playbooks, and best practices to improve speed, consistency, and execution quality.
- Leverage AI tools and advanced analytics to improve research, market intelligence, financial analysis, and knowledge management.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
- Proven track record managing complex projects.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a buy-side transactional role.
- Preferred experience within major corporations, along with a background in investment banking, or consulting.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Judgment – Demonstrate sound decision-making.
- Financial Acumen – Strong modeling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities.
- Strategic Thinking – Ability to connect market dynamics, technology trends, and business strategy to investment decisions.
- Developing & Leveraging Relationships – Effectively cultivate and utilize professional networks.
- Executive Communication Skills – Synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
- Analytical Rigor – Apply logical reasoning and analytical rigor.
- Cultural Awareness and Adaptability – Sensitive to cultural differences.
- Energy & Endurance – Exhibits sustained high performance.
The pay range for this role is $206,050 to $300,700 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity.