Manager of Corporate Development and Market Intelligence

The Manager of Corporate Development and Market Intelligence will play a key role in supporting Vertiv’s strategic growth initiatives by assisting in M&A strategy, priorities, opportunity evaluation, and coordination. This position will be based at our corporate global headquarters in Westerville, Ohio. This role will report to the Director of Corporate Development & Market Intelligence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning and Execution:
  • Develop and implement corporate development strategies aligned with Vertiv’s objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate M&A opportunities, partnerships, and market trends.
  • Collaborate with senior management to prioritize and pursue strategic initiatives.
• Opportunity Evaluation
  • Conduct detailed research and analysis on potential targets, including financial modeling, market analysis, and competitive assessments.
  • Develop and evaluate financial models, perform data analysis, and create reports to support strategic business decisions.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other key stakeholders.
• Client-Facing and Communication:
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, business partners, and industry experts.
  • Communicate strategic recommendations and findings to senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and present reports, presentations, and other materials to support strategic business decisions.
• Market Intelligence and Research:
  • Oversee market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the data center and critical infrastructure industries.
  • Develop and maintain market intelligence reports, providing insights to support strategic business decisions.

Key Capabilities:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, identifying opportunities and risks, and developing recommendations to drive business growth.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading dynamic cross-functional teams.
• Communication and Presentation: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to executive audiences.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively across functions and levels, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Financial & Market Modeling Expertise: Proficiency in creating and maintaining financial & market models, including valuation analysis, and market projections

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree: In a field such as economics, business administration, statistics, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, corporate development, consulting, management consulting or corporate strategy
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet and other relevant software tools.
• Advanced Degrees: master’s degree in a related field or an MBA.

Preferred Skills:

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the data center and critical infrastructure industrial manufacturing sector.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 15%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportu