Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings

Intel's Corporate Strategy Office (CSO) is chartered to continue Intel's transformation from a PC-centric company to a data-centric company. Within CSO, Corporate Development Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy team plays a critical role in shaping and driving the long-term growth of Intel. The team will work to define the market opportunity, develop near- and long-term business strategies, identify, monitor, evaluate, and recommend potential M&A opportunities, and support the execution of our growth strategies.

As a Corporate Development Manager, you will operate as a trusted strategic partner to business group leaders and their teams, and proactively and effectively influence existing business strategies and growth initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring both internal and external focus is taken when we pressure test and source programmatic and transformational growth opportunities for Intel. We are looking for a strategic thinker to develop rationale, business cases in support of transactions, deal concepts, diligences and effectively partners with the M&A deal team in the execution of transactions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with business group leaders and their staff to establish a systematic process to identify, prioritize and assess strategic growth opportunities that accelerate Intel's mission

• Define and manage a pipeline of potential targets (with cross-functional team inputs) with a systematic process to prioritize target along the pipeline for further diligence

• Bring thought leadership to key stakeholders, and collaborate broadly

• Maintain relationships with startups, VCs, and leading technology companies to inform product strategy, source deals, and stay up to date with competitive and technology landscape

• Serve as a role model and mentor teams to coach and groom talent

• Lead broad, multi-functional senior teams to effectively gather subject matter expert input, align leadership team and drive to actions

• Conduct strategic analyses of growth opportunities to analyze key market, customer, competitive, product and technology trends, and articulate required organic and inorganic options to meet growth objectives.

• Conduct diligences and pressure test internally and externally to collect market feedback and refine potential plays or potential targets.

• Conduct rigorous market and financial analysis including market assessment, business case, synergies, build vs. buy modeling, ROI etc. to provide detailed guidance and scenarios into potential acquisitions and other strategic opportunities, and provide input into deal valuations

• Prepare and communicate opportunities effectively to executive management and the board.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Communication skills and experience formulating and delivering insights around complex business problems in a thoughtful and persuasive manner and communications to senior executives.

• Personal initiative, good business instincts, and comfort with ambiguity

• Thought leadership and cross-group collaboration skill

• Understanding of software and semiconductor technology markets, trends, and dynamics

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with rapid exploration and prompt execution.

• Personal initiative, good business instincts, and comfort with ambiguity.

• Experience managing multiple simultaneous high-priority projects and stakeholders (often including project management of cross-functional teams).

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, technology, business or related.

• 8+ years of professional business experience including:

  • Experience participating in at least 10 deals and familiarity with strategy development.

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, finance, management consulting, investment banking, and / or equivalent experience (e.g., scaling a business).

  • 5+ years of people management and or large-scale project management experience.

  • Knowledge of semiconductors, software or technology landscape and ecosystem.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience with wide variety of deals, e.g., large-scale transformational deals, small technology tuck-ins, programmatic growth transactions.

• Strong network, experiences, and knowledge within both the technical and financial ecosystem.

• Demonstrated thought leadership and cross-group collaboration skills.

Corporate Strategy Office is chartered to support the executive office in driving corporate initiatives, including near and long-term strategy, major cross-group decision making and ensuring cross-company alignment.  To deliver to that mission, the team owns shaping, driving and synthesizing insights to directionally orient trends as well as long range strategic planning/visioning , cross company alignment and greenfield innovation.  Communications are essential to drive alignment so there is a focus on communications, community and acumen development.  The team is ccommitted to ensuring that Intel efforts are aligned to, and actively driving success toward the most impactful business strategies.

Other Locations

US, California, Folsom;US, Oregon, Hillsboro;Virtual US and Canada

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Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, Colorado:
$130,190.00-$221,610.00

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