Senior Director, Corporate Development

Location: Palo Alto, California, United States of America

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About the Role

HP Inc. is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging inorganic investments to diversify and accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions like Poly for video collaboration, HyperX for gaming, Teradici for remote computing, and assets from Humane for AI platforms. As Senior Director, Corporate Development, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Development & Ventures, you will lead transactions and collaborate with senior leaders to shape M&A strategy in our customer-centric, technology-driven culture. Based in Palo Alto, California, this flex workstyle role offers the chance to drive HP’s future in a collaborative environment where every voice matters and innovation thrives across our global operations in over 170 countries. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead all phases of deal execution—from target identification and valuation to negotiation, due diligence, and Board approvals—while fostering partnerships across Global Business Units to align inorganic strategies with HP’s vision for transformative technology solutions. You will cultivate a dynamic deal pipeline with investment banks and advisors, applying rigorous financial and strategic analysis to empower executive decisions that reshape how the world works. Leading cross-functional teams, you will mitigate risks, capture synergies, and ensure seamless integration, turning acquisitions into sustained value. With a proven track record in complex transactions, you will thrive in HP’s inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, high performance, and relentless innovation, contributing to products and services that advance careers and solve real-world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of deal execution, including target identification, engagement, structuring, valuation, and negotiation
• Establish relationships with Global Business Units to develop inorganic growth strategies and execution plans
• Cultivate and manage a robust deal pipeline with internal stakeholders and external advisors like investment banks
• Apply financial acumen and strategic insight to support executive decision-making on M&A opportunities
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate risks, synergies, and business models
• Oversee internal review and approval processes with C-level executives and Board members
• Collaborate with M&A integration teams for seamless post-deal value realization
• Drive innovation through inorganic investments aligned with HP’s technology portfolio
• Partner with senior leaders to prioritize M&A that accelerates diversification and growth
• Monitor market trends in technology sectors like AI, remote computing, and gaming

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate development or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years in a transactional role involving M&A or divestitures
• Proven track record managing complex projects
• Experience leading deal execution from identification to closure
• Strong financial acumen and strategic business insight
• Ability to oversee cross-functional teams and C-level approvals

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA strongly preferred
• Experience in M&A or Corporate Development within major technology corporations
• Background in investment banking, consulting, or private equity
• Familiarity with technology sector acquisitions, such as in AI, gaming, or collaboration tools
• Proven success in high-growth inorganic strategies

Required Skills

• M&A deal structuring and execution
• Financial valuation and modeling
• Business case development
• Due diligence leadership
• Strategic negotiation
• Risk analysis
• Relationship building with executives and advisors
• Analytical rigor and logical reasoning
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Clear communication and articulation
• Cultural awareness and adaptability
• High energy and endurance under pressure
• Pipeline management
• Synergy assessment
• Technology sector knowledge

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program and flexible spending account
• Life insurance coverage
• Generous time off including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays plus additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
• Bonus and/or equity compensation opportunities

HP Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.