Director, Strategy and Corporate Development Job

​Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 26%-50% 
Non-compete: No 
Location: Work from home position

The estimated base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $240,000 per year plus an annual incentive bonus and equity.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)

 

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
 

Reporting to the VP Corporate & Strategic Development, the Director of Strategic and Corporate Development will work closely with business unit leaders to develop and refine growth strategies, lead market exploration and business development efforts, and manage merger and acquisition negotiations and due diligence processes. This role involves significant interaction with senior leadership and external stakeholders and includes managing a small team to facilitate Program Management Office (PMO) activities.

 

What’s In It for You?

• A highly visible leadership role with direct engagement with senior executives and external partners.
• The opportunity to drive corporate growth through strategic planning, business development, and M&A initiatives.
• A dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will shape market expansion strategies.
• The ability to influence high-impact decisions that shape the future of the company.

 

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with business unit leaders to develop and refine corporate growth strategies.
• Lead market exploration, identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing business development opportunities.
• Drive M&A initiatives, including evaluating targets, conducting due diligence, and managing negotiations.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships to expand market presence and foster new business opportunities.
• Oversee Program Management Office (PMO) activities to ensure seamless execution of growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, finance, legal, HR, and other teams to build business cases for transactions.
• Develop integration strategies post-merger, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

 

What Will Make You Successful?

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify and execute growth opportunities.
• Proven expertise in corporate development, business strategy, and M&A transactions.
• Excellent financial and market analysis skills, with deep knowledge of valuation techniques and due diligence.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and external partners.
• A high level of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness to work effectively across diverse teams and geographies.
• Exceptional leadership and project management skills, with the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while also excelling in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

 

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