Sr Manager, Enterprise Strategy (Corporate Development)

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to support the development and execution of the company’s inorganic growth strategy, with a focused mandate on Corporate Development (M&A). This position partners closely with Directors within Enterprise Strategy to lead and deliver across the full M&A lifecycle, including pipeline development, strategic and financial target evaluation, diligence, and transaction execution. With a strong emphasis on execution, this role requires ownership of end-to-end deal processes, the ability to sustain momentum across an active pipeline, and effective operation within a lean, high-impact environment.

What You Will Do

• Collaborates cross-functionally with all level stakeholders and their support functions to identify and develop strategic business initiatives

• Support and lead end-to-end M&A execution, owning deal processes from initial evaluation through closing.

• Provides thoughtful research, analysis and recommendations regarding organic growth or performance improvement strategy projects. Project level responsibilities include workstream ownership, engaging directly with key internal and external partners to develop insights, and working with data and analytics teams among others.

• Support pipeline development by sourcing, evaluating, and prioritizing acquisition targets.

• Develops strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the business to provide ongoing advisory support and market insight regarding opportunities and risks to achieve strategic priorities. Implements necessary mitigation plans.

• Participates in Strategic Planning Process by supporting working teams dedicated to development of strategic initiatives aligned with Lowe’s strategic pillars.

• Build and review financial models and lead due diligence efforts. Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership.

• Gains the stakeholder buy-in necessary for the successful execution of the agreed upon plans

• Structure and present impactful, executive level presentations summarizing strategic initiatives

• Networks externally to provide competitive insight, identify inorganic growth or strategic partnership opportunities, and establish informed perspectives on applicable innovation and emerging trends

• Helps manage elements of the strategy team such as campus recruiting strategies, learning and development initiatives, and other ways to enrich development and partnership within the organization

• Supports more junior resources in identifying the best means and sources of gathering necessary data

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable

• 7 - 10 Years Experience in M&A strategy, due diligence and transaction execution, management consulting, corporate development, or M&A related role

• Experience in managing or consulting in corporate development, private equity, banking and operational finance experience.

• Experience within manufacturing, retail, or distribution businesses / transactions.

Preferred Skills/Education

• Master’s degree Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field

• 7 - 10 Years Experience in M&A strategy, due diligence and transaction execution, management consulting, corporate development, or M&A related role

• Experience in managing or consulting in corporate development, private equity, banking and operational finance experience.

• Experience in a consumer-focused business

• Industry experience in manufacturing, retail, or distribution is highly preferred, particularly from consumer retail or industrials coverage groups.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.  

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.