Sr. Director, Transformation & Corporate Development [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Director, Transformation & Corporate Development based in the United States.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a private equity–backed global organization undergoing large-scale transformation and integration. The position sits at the center of enterprise value creation, driving strategic initiatives across merger integration, corporate development, and operational transformation. You will oversee complex, multi-workstream programs that directly influence profitability, synergy realization, and long-term growth. Acting as a key advisor to executive leadership, you will translate strategy into execution across multiple business lines and shared services. The role combines deep analytical rigor with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, PE-driven environment. You will also lead and develop team members while shaping scalable operating models and governance frameworks. This is a highly visible position requiring strong executive presence, financial acumen, and the ability to deliver measurable enterprise outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end transformation, integration, and corporate development workstreams, owning scope, governance, resourcing, timelines, and measurable value delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives within a PE-backed environment.
• Oversee synergy tracking, headcount alignment, and financial reconciliation processes, ensuring data integrity across HR and finance systems while identifying and resolving discrepancies that impact value realization.
• Drive merger integration execution, including TSA management, KPI tracking, and stage-gate governance, ensuring initiatives remain aligned with strategic and financial targets.
• Build and own advanced financial models, valuation frameworks, and business cases to support executive decision-making, forecasting, and synergy realization tracking.
• Develop and deliver executive-level materials for Board, Steering Committee, and ELT discussions, translating complex analysis into clear strategic narratives and recommendations.
• Lead corporate development activities including target screening, diligence support, synergy modeling, and integration planning (Day 1 / Day 100 readiness).
• Oversee operating cadence and performance reporting across business lines, identifying risks, value leakage, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Lead and mentor direct reports and cross-functional teams, fostering analytical rigor, accountability, and strong execution discipline across all workstreams.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in transformation, corporate development, or top-tier consulting, with a strong track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in PE-backed or similarly high-performance environments. You combine strong financial acumen with the ability to drive execution at scale and influence senior leadership.

• 5–10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, transformation, or program/project management roles
• Proven experience in M&A integration, post-merger synergy capture, or enterprise transformation initiatives
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, including multi-scenario modeling and valuation work
• Experience in PE-backed organizations, Integration Management Offices (IMO), or Value Creation Offices (VCO) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and enterprise reporting or BI tools
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Strong leadership presence, problem-solving ability, and execution-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary (approx. $158,300–$168,300 USD, depending on location and experience)
• Performance-based compensation considerations aligned with senior leadership responsibilities
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life and supplemental insurance options
• Remote work flexibility within the United States
• Exposure to high-impact enterprise transformation and M&A initiatives in a PE-backed environment
• Leadership development opportunity with direct team management responsibility

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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