Senior Director – Corporate Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +23 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire M&A lifecycle, encompassing market analysis, target identification, outreach, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and the closing of acquisitions and divestitures.

• Develop and sustain a pipeline of opportunities within the broadband, fiber, wireless, and related infrastructure sectors.

• Create financial models, conduct valuation analyses, and engage in scenario planning to guide investment and capital allocation decisions.

• Coordinate cross-functional diligence teams across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Technology, and Regulatory departments.

• Structure transactions, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements alongside the Legal team.

• Prepare materials suitable for executives, including the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and investment committees.

• Analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to shape long-term strategic objectives.

• Assess build-versus-buy decisions, partnership opportunities, strategic monetization initiatives, and capital allocation considerations.

• Assist in strategic planning for market expansion, product diversification, and operational synergies.

• Benchmark the performance of corporate and private-equity-backed telecom operators.

• Manage post-close integration planning and execution, focusing on people, systems, processes, and cultural alignment.

• Design integration roadmaps, set synergy targets, and develop change-management plans in collaboration with HR and Operations.

• Monitor integration KPIs and ensure accountability for value realization.

• Provide strategic growth initiative advice to senior leadership.

• Cultivate relationships with field operations, finance, legal, HR, engineering, and technology teams.

• Represent Corporate Development in executive forums, Board meetings, and discussions with external partners.

• Manage confidentiality agreements, Letters of Intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, and regulatory submissions alongside the General Counsel.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local telecom regulations.

• Maintain documentation, reporting, and governance practices that align with public-company standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• An MBA, JD, or related advanced degree is highly preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, investor relations, or strategic roles.

• Proven track record of successfully executing M&A transactions in telecom, broadband, fiber, wireless, or adjacent infrastructure industries.

• Experience in both corporate and private-equity settings is preferred.

• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.

• Strong understanding of telecom economics, network operations, and regulatory frameworks.

• Capability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives with limited supervision.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.

• High level of business judgment, discretion, and integrity.

• Must successfully pass background checks, drug screening, and reference checks.

• Candidate must be located in one of the eligible states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, or Utah.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans – coverage begins on your start date!

• Life insurance coverage for self, spouse, and children.

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation.

• Group Legal plan that includes Identity Theft Protection.

• Tuition reimbursement available (up to $5,250 in the first year).

• Annual community support initiatives benefitting various organizations across the U.S.

• Associate recognition and awards programs.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A collaborative work environment.