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Senior Director, Corporate Development

HP and Careers
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

We leverage inorganic investments to diversify and accelerate growth including the acquisitions of Poly (video and audio collaboration), HyperX (gaming), Teradici (remote computing), and select assets of Humane (AI-platform). To support these initiatives, HP is seeking a team-oriented professional with experience in all phases of the acquisition and divestiture process to join the Corporate Development team. This individual will report to the Global Head of Corporate Development & Ventures and lead transactions and work closely with senior leaders to establish and drive M&A strategy, priorities, and deal execution.


Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of deal execution, including target identification and engagement, structuring, valuation, business model assessment, negotiation, due diligence, risk analysis, and deal approval process.
  • Establish relationships and partner with executives, managers, and contributors across our Global Business Units to develop inorganic strategies and execution plans.
  • Cultivate and manage a deal pipeline in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external groups such as investment banks and advisors.
  • Apply rigor, financial acumen and strategic business insight to support executive decision making.
  • Lead cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate risks and synergy opportunities.
  • Oversee the internal review and approval process with C-level executives and Board members.
  • Collaborate with the M&A integration team to ensure seamless transition from deal execution to value realization.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record managing complex projects.
  • 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a transactional role.
  • Preferred experience in M&A or Corporate Development roles within major corporations, along with a background in investment banking, consulting, or private equity.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Judgment – Demonstrate sound decision-making, acting in a manner that is appropriate, realistic, and timely.
  • Developing & Leveraging Relationships – Effectively cultivate and utilize professional networks to achieve objectives.
  • Communication Skills – Articulate and able to convey important messages in a clear manner.
  • Analytical Skill – Apply logical reasoning and analytical rigor to uncover essential facts and address core issues.
  • Cultural Awareness – Sensitive to cultural differences, open to new ways of doing things and able to adapt.
  • Energy & Endurance – Exhibits sustained high performance even under demanding workloads and extended periods of activity.

The pay range for this role is $183,650 to $293,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Generous time off policies, including;
  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)


The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Salary : $183,650 - $293,800

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