Strategy and M&A Senior Manager, CHVAC Americas

About CarrierCarrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.About the RoleAs Strategy and M&A Senior Manager for CHVAC Americas — Software & Controls Solutions (SCS) — you'll help shape the strategic growth agenda for one of Carrier's most important commercial HVAC platforms. Sitting within Climate Solutions Americas Strategy, M&A and Integration, you'll partner with business leaders across SCS and adjacent growth areas to identify where Carrier should invest, acquire, partner, and transform to win.This is a high-visibility role for a strategic operator and deal leader who can move seamlessly from market-backed strategy to valuation, diligence, executive communication, and post-close value realization. You'll build an inorganic growth pipeline, develop business cases, support acquisition/partnership execution, and translate long-range CHVAC priorities into actionable initiatives. Ideal candidates combine strong financial/analytical capability with practical understanding of industrial markets, controls platforms, field service models, and channel-led go-to-market execution.This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per weekKey ResponsibilitiesLead strategic planning and inorganic growth initiatives across SCS, translating priorities into market maps, investment themes, acquisition theses, and execution roadmapsIdentify, screen, and qualify M&A targets and strategic partners in building automation/controls and adjacent industrial technologiesDevelop investment rationales, business cases, valuation models, synergy cases, and risk assessments for leadership decision-makingLead/support end-to-end M&A workstreams — target outreach, NDAs, financial analysis, IOI/LOI prep, diligence coordination, management presentations, and closing — alongside Corp Dev, Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, and ITConnect M&A activity to strategic priorities: aftermarket expansion, controls growth, integrated equipment + controls + service solutions, data center growth, and go-to-market transformationSynthesize market intelligence, competitive dynamics, and technology trends into clear strategic recommendationsSupport post-close value realization: deal theses, synergy tracking, Day 1 priorities, and integration hand-offsBuild relationships with bankers, brokers, owners, and partners to expand Carrier's deal pipelinePrepare executive communications, investment committee materials, and board-ready presentationsGuide analysts and cross-functional teams through research, valuation, diligence, and integration planningRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, and/or Business8 + years in corporate strategy, M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, business development, and/or strategic planning, with experience supporting transactions from thesis through executionPreferred Qualifications Master’s degreeExperience in industrial manufacturing and/or industrial controls (equipment, automation, building technologies, field service, industrial distribution, engineered products)Strong financial modeling and valuation skills: DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, synergy modeling, scenario analysisAbility to assess strategic fit, competitive position, operating model, channel structure, margins, growth drivers, and integration complexityProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authorityExcellent executive communication skills — able to convert complex analysis into crisp, decision-ready materialsStrong project management discipline and ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressureAbility to travel for target meetings, site visits, diligence, and integration planningDirect experience in commercial HVAC, BAS/DDC controls, industrial automation, energy services, or mechanical contractingExperience with post-merger integration, synergy tracking, value creation, carve-outs, or joint venturesFamiliarity with CHVAC customer segments (data centers, healthcare, education, industrial, government, commercial office)Experience with tools such as SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, Datasite, Intralinks, Cyndx, or AsanaComfort operating in an engineering-, product-, and channel-led organizationPay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.Other CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.BenefitsEmployees are eligible for benefits, including:Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentivesRetirement BenefitsTime off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacationDisability: Short-term and long-term disabilityLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending AccountTuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations ProcessCarrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 1 September 2026Job Applicant's Privacy NoticePlease click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.Use of AITechnology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.SummaryLocation: CAG10: ALC HQ, 1025 Cobb Place Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA, 30145 USA; CAF77: CCS - CIB, 13995 Pasteur Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418 USAType: Full time