Corporate Development Manager - 78824-8586

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:What's the role?HERE Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Corporate DevelopmentManager to join our team in Chicago.This role will be instrumental in supporting the company's inorganicgrowth agenda through Partnerships, M&A, strategic investments, andlong-term corporate strategy initiatives. The Corporate DevelopmentManager will work closely with senior leadership to evaluateopportunities, execute transactions, and ensure successful integrationto maximize value creation.Key Responsibilities- Corporate Development Planning & Market Analysis- - Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and market trend analysis to identify inorganic growth opportunities. - Partner with executive leadership to assess new business models, geographic expansion, and diversification strategies. - Develop presentations and materials for the executive team, Board of Directors, and investment committees.- Partnerships & Investments- - Serve as a program manager for key partnerships, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and continue to execute on common goals. - Evaluate and negotiate strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and minority investments. - Structure commercial agreements that align with long-term business objectives.- Integration & Value Capture- - Support post-merger integration planning and execution, ensuring financial, operational, and cultural alignment. - Track performance of completed transactions and report on synergy realization.- Mergers & Acquisitions- - Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case development for potential acquisitions and divestitures. - Manage end-to-end deal execution, including target identification, due diligence, structuring, and negotiation support. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, HR, product) to ensure seamless execution.Who are you?- Experience: 5-7 years of professional experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development.- Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.- Highly collaborative with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with deep understanding of valuation techniques and transaction structuring.- Proven experience executing M&A transactions or strategic investments.- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with executive leadership and external stakeholders.- Fundamental understanding of the software and/or car manufacturing industry would be an advantage.The expected base salary range for this position is $138,000 to$155,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such asskills and experience.This position is also eligible for a target annual performance bonus,which is subject to company and individual performance.Life at HERE comes with generous benefits to support your health andoverall wellness. Benefits available to US-based HERE employees includehealth (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance, retirement savings plans, paidtime off & leave policies.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los AngelesFair Chance Initiative for Hiring, HERE will consider for employmentqualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orienta ion,marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin,disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and VEVRAA, we havedeveloped an affirmative action program (AAP) for individuals withdisabilities and protected veterans. Portions of the AAP are availablefor review by applicants and employees through our People Team.#LI-AG3Who are we?HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. Weempower our customers to achieve better outcomes - from helping a citymanage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guidingdrivers to their destination safely.At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. Wecreate solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and fosterinclusion to improve people's lives. If you are inspired by an openworld and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about uson our YouTube Channel.

Created: 2026-01-19