Director, Corporate Development

Director, Corporate Development

Description -

From its earliest days as a company, HP has been a place where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity. Time and again, its people have displayed the vision to see entirely new possibilities for the role HP can play in the world—and the ingenuity to create technology that inspires ambitious progress.  To enable the company’s accelerated growth, HP is looking seeking a team-oriented professional with experience in all phases of the acquisition and divestiture process to join the Corporate Development team. This individual will report to the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Development & Ventures and lead transactions and work 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 our 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 (e.g., corporate development or private equity).

• Preferred experience within major corporations, along with a background in investment banking, or consulting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Judgment – Demonstrate sound decision-making, acting in a manner that is appropriate, realistic, and timely.

• 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 to achieve objectives.

• Executive Communication Skills – Synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready recommendations and presentations for senior leadership.  Creates compelling narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.

• Analytical Rigor – Apply logical reasoning and analytical rigor to uncover essential facts and address core issues.

• Cultural Awareness and Adaptability – Sensitive to cultural differences, open to new ways of doing things and able to adapt.  Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.

• Energy & Endurance – Exhibits sustained high performance even under demanding workloads and extended periods of activity.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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 (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Business Planning

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

Relocation -

Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

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