Zebra Technologies
Director Corporate Development
Zebra Technologies, Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, 60069
Remote Work: Hybrid
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.Let’s create tomorrow together. Reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Development this position will provide leadership and support to the corporation’s entire corporate development function and activities. The Director, Corporate Development will partner with the VP-Corporate Strategy, VP-Zebra Ventures, and other strategy teams within the organization to drive the M&A function at Zebra - identifying, negotiating and integrating acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, and strategic investments to create shareholder value. In addition, this role will work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Strategy team, Integration Management Office, key senior management, and business unit leaders to develop the corporation’s corporate development strategy while ensuring it is clearly linked to overall strategy for the company and the existing strengths of the business. *Ideal Candidate will work Hybrid 3 x a week minimum from our Lincolnshire, IL office* (remote for right candidate)
Responsibilities: • Drive a process to ensure proactive and proprietary deal flow. Work on the identification, negotiation and closing of a wide variety of transactions involving not only acquisitions but joint ventures, alliances, licensing agreements and other investments on a global basis. • Lead M&A projects through all phases of the process including developing initial investment thesis, conducting preliminary due diligence, pitching new opportunities to senior management, submitting offer letters, leading broad cross-functional teams through confirmatory due diligence, negotiating definitive documents, and driving to a successful outcome for Zebra. • Collaborate closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, VP-Corporate Development, VP-Corporate Strategy, and VP-Zebra Ventures to further develop and refine the corporation’s strategy. • Play a key role in ensuring the effective integration of all acquisitions to maximize value creation. Drive the process to develop tactical and strategic plans to more closely align new and existing operations and develop and track financial measures post-acquisition to ensure synergy realization. • Participate in the annual strategic planning, working with key leaders to develop strategies to maximize profitable growth both in the short-term and long-term. Take a lead role in the company’s strategic program management office to facilitate cross-business / functional collaboration to accelerate the execution of a portfolio of key strategic initiatives. • Lead by example, model Zebra’s core values, deliver results and build strong relationships with Zebra’s Senior Management team.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 15+ years related experience; 3-5 years in major business consulting firm preferred or 7+ years in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar M&A transactional Ability to Travel: Occasional Travel (
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.Let’s create tomorrow together. Reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Development this position will provide leadership and support to the corporation’s entire corporate development function and activities. The Director, Corporate Development will partner with the VP-Corporate Strategy, VP-Zebra Ventures, and other strategy teams within the organization to drive the M&A function at Zebra - identifying, negotiating and integrating acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, and strategic investments to create shareholder value. In addition, this role will work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Strategy team, Integration Management Office, key senior management, and business unit leaders to develop the corporation’s corporate development strategy while ensuring it is clearly linked to overall strategy for the company and the existing strengths of the business. *Ideal Candidate will work Hybrid 3 x a week minimum from our Lincolnshire, IL office* (remote for right candidate)
Responsibilities: • Drive a process to ensure proactive and proprietary deal flow. Work on the identification, negotiation and closing of a wide variety of transactions involving not only acquisitions but joint ventures, alliances, licensing agreements and other investments on a global basis. • Lead M&A projects through all phases of the process including developing initial investment thesis, conducting preliminary due diligence, pitching new opportunities to senior management, submitting offer letters, leading broad cross-functional teams through confirmatory due diligence, negotiating definitive documents, and driving to a successful outcome for Zebra. • Collaborate closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, VP-Corporate Development, VP-Corporate Strategy, and VP-Zebra Ventures to further develop and refine the corporation’s strategy. • Play a key role in ensuring the effective integration of all acquisitions to maximize value creation. Drive the process to develop tactical and strategic plans to more closely align new and existing operations and develop and track financial measures post-acquisition to ensure synergy realization. • Participate in the annual strategic planning, working with key leaders to develop strategies to maximize profitable growth both in the short-term and long-term. Take a lead role in the company’s strategic program management office to facilitate cross-business / functional collaboration to accelerate the execution of a portfolio of key strategic initiatives. • Lead by example, model Zebra’s core values, deliver results and build strong relationships with Zebra’s Senior Management team.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 15+ years related experience; 3-5 years in major business consulting firm preferred or 7+ years in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar M&A transactional Ability to Travel: Occasional Travel (